Hydroelectric Mechanical Engineer — Backlog Projects Lead

Insight Global; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Hydroelectric Mechanical Engineer to support a large portfolio of hydro generation assets. This role will focus on scoping, prioritizing, and advancing a high-volume backlog of mechanical projects across multiple hydroelectric facilities.

The ideal candidate has hands-on hydropower experience and can independently evaluate project needs, define scope, and drive early-stage engineering efforts for capital and maintenance initiatives, with collaboration across O&M and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in hydroelectric or hydropower engineering.
• Experience working with powerhouse mechanical equipment (e.g., turbines, valves, gates, pumps, generators support systems).
• Proven ability to review drawings, assess field conditions, and define project scope independently.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems within power generation environments.

Responsibilities

• Backlog Scoping: Support a backlog of 2,400+ hydro generation project line items; evaluate and scope mechanical-focused projects; review drawings and asset data to develop clear definitions; collaborate with O&M teams to validate scope and identify risks.
• Engineering Analysis: Translate high-level needs into fully developed SOWs; prepare technical documentation and engineering recommendations; identify challenges and required design considerations early in project lifecycle; support risk identification and scoring.
• Portfolio & Workload Management: Manage 3–4 projects concurrently, completing approximately 3–10 scoped line items per month; prioritize across 700–800 projects across 5 geographic/functional areas; contribute to backlog refinement and sequencing based on risk and impact.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and hydro operations teams; align mechanical scope with broader project execution plans; interface with stakeholders to ensure feasibility for design and construction phases.

Skills

Hydroelectric engineering

Mechanical systems

Scope definition

Drawing review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Hydroelectric Mechanical Engineer to support a large portfolio of hydro generation assets. This role will focus on scoping, prioritizing, and advancing a high-volume backlog of mechanical projects across multiple hydroelectric facilities.

The ideal candidate has hands-on hydropower experience and can independently evaluate project needs, define scope, and drive early-stage engineering efforts for capital and maintenance initiatives, with collaboration across O&M and