Hydro Power Systems Mechanical Engineer

Hydropower Foundation, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tacoma's Tacoma Power Generation Section is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Power Systems Engineer or Power Systems Engineer, PE) to join their team. This role provides mechanical engineering services for hydroelectric and fisheries facilities.

As a Professional Engineer, you will be a subject matter expert for operation, maintenance, and upgrade of mechanical systems. Responsibilities include designing and overseeing projects, stamping calculations, coordinating with contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 4 years of professional level engineering experience in a power utility.
• Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Washington State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Participate on teams involved with the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of fish facilities and hydropower plants.
• Prepare, review, and stamp calculations, drawings, and reports for mechanical systems.
• Prepare specifications to procure and install mechanical equipment and systems.
• Support evaluation, selection, procurement, installation, testing, and acceptance of project activities and equipment.
• Represent the City at shop inspections and factory acceptance tests for mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with contractors and hydro project staff to repair and upgrade systems and equipment.
• Plan and direct mechanical equipment installation, disassembly, reassembly, and alignment.
• Provide operations, maintenance, and asset management recommendations for mechanical systems.
• Power plant equipment includes generators, hydro turbines, balance-of-plant systems, valves, gates, cranes, and hoists; fisheries equipment includes motors, pumps, piping, and water-treatment systems.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

City of Tacoma's Tacoma Power Generation Section is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Power Systems Engineer or Power Systems Engineer, PE) to join their team. This role provides mechanical engineering services for hydroelectric and fisheries facilities.

As a Professional Engineer, you will be a subject matter expert for operation, maintenance, and upgrade of mechanical systems. Responsibilities include designing and overseeing projects, stamping calculations, coordinating with contractors, and