Hydropower Project Engineer – Capital Projects & Delivery

Brookfield Renewable; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable in New York State seeks a Project Manager to plan, organize and direct engineering activities across hydropower facilities. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will drive capital improvement projects from design through commissioning while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will coordinate internal and external engineering teams, prepare tender documents, manage budgets, and provide field inspections and cost forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineers license not required, but desirable.
• Minimum of five years of experience in progressive project engineering.
• Core knowledge of construction techniques, construction/project management, and basic contract administration.
• Ability to travel within New York State.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, cost, construction and commissioning of capital improvement projects.
• Prepares tendering documents, reviews and comments on bid packages to ensure design adequacy and constructability.
• Assist in capital and maintenance budget preparation. Plan and prioritize budgeted work for implementation.
• Provide engineering support to operational staff to improve reliability and performance.
• Manage internal and external engineering resources to develop documents needed for construction and permitting.
• Provide field inspection of all work in place to ensure that work performed is in accordance with the contract drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements and applicable codes.
• Conduct pre-bid and preconstruction meetings with multiple contractors.
• Recommends corrective courses of action to management as issues arise.
• Apply the Brookfield Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies and procedures to all projects. Manage contracted work within the requirements.
• Provide cost control and monthly spending forecasts on assigned projects.
• Ensure engineering records from assigned projects are properly stored for future reference.

Skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

PE license desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brookfield Renewable in New York State seeks a Project Manager to plan, organize and direct engineering activities across hydropower facilities. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will drive capital improvement projects from design through commissioning while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will coordinate internal and external engineering teams, prepare tender documents, manage budgets, and provide field inspections and cost forecasts.