Mechanical Engineer (Hydropower)

About the Position: Serve as a hydropower mechanical engineering specialist in the field of powerhouse and pumping station mechanical systems. Renders advisory and consultative services to all Corps Districts and Divisions that are involved with hydropower or have large pumping stations.

Prepare, direct and review studies and analysis of design alternatives and determines mechanical design features to be proposed in various planning level studies and in general and detailed design memorandums

Prepare or direct the preparation of preliminary and final designs, contract plans and specifications for mechanical and turbomachinery equipment in hydropower houses and pump stations, and scope of work statements for A-E contracts.

Serve as design team leader on numerous jobs, assisting the project manager in preparing schedules, budget estimates, coordinating the technical aspects of the job, and preparing technical correspondence and management reports.

Conduct field visits to hydroelectric power projects and manufacturing plants.

Serve as a specialist in rendering advisory or consulting services to Corps Headquarters and to all Districts, Divisions and operating projects throughout the Corps relative to hydropower mechanical equipment.