Hydropower Mechanical Engineer – Powerplant Systems

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a hydropower mechanical engineering specialist to provide advisory and consultative services on powerhouse and pumping station mechanical systems across Corps Districts and Divisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with ABET credentials and possible professional licensure or FE/EIT eligibility. Qualified applicants will have experience related to mechanical features of power-generating facilities and a strong foundation in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent with calculus-focused coursework.
• Calculus and advanced mathematics courses in engineering science areas such as statics, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics, or related fields.
• Professional registration/licensure as PE, or Engineer in Training (EI/EIT), or passage of FE examination; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical features of common power generating facilities and related hydropower infrastructure.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Calculus and advanced math coursework

Professional Engineer (PE) / Engineer in Training (EIT) / FE examination

Educational equivalency with 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, engineering sciences

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a hydropower mechanical engineering specialist to provide advisory and consultative services on powerhouse and pumping station mechanical systems across Corps Districts and Divisions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with ABET credentials and possible professional licensure or FE/EIT eligibility. Qualified applicants will have experience related to mechanical features of power-generating facilities and a strong foundation in