Hydropower Solutions Engineer

The Partners Alliance; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Partners Alliance is seeking a Hydropower Solutions Engineer to lead strategic hydroelectric initiatives across multiple offices in the United States. You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, defining solution strategies and project scopes for large capital and EPC projects.

You will develop repeatable solution frameworks, collaborate with sales, proposal teams, and execution organizations, and stay ahead of industry trends to expand renewable energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in the hydroelectric power industry.
• Experience with industrial automation, SCADA, DCS, PLCs.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Travel up to 20% and US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical and industry leader for hydroelectric opportunities through the proposal lifecycle.
• Lead strategic pursuit planning for large and complex hydro projects.
• Collaborate with customers, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to define scope and requirements.
• Develop solution architectures for hydro modernization, greenfield, and brownfield projects.
• Assess risks and identify differentiators to improve profitability.
• Partner with proposal teams to develop technical approaches and value propositions.
• Present solution strategies and business benefits to customers and executives.
• Develop standard templates, estimating tools, and technical standards.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging hydro technologies.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA

DCS

PLCs

Communication skills

Travel willingness

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Power Engineering

Tools

SCADA

DCS

PLCs

Job description

This position can be in our Blue Bell, PA, Cranberry Township, PA, Amherst, WI, Novi, MI, or Charlotte, NC office.

Are you a subject matter expert in Hydropower? Do you enjoy assisting in proposal planning and being a strong advisor? This innovative company that provides automation solutions for high-stake operations is looking for a Hydropower Solutions Engineer. You will focus on renewable energy and hydropower solutions, working with customers and internal stakeholders. technologies. Lucrative salary. Visa’s are not open to this opportunity.

As Hydropower Solutions Engineer you will serve as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, leading the development of strategic solutions for hydroelectric generation projects. You will focus on Renewable Energy and Hydropower, work closely with customers, sales, business development, proposal teams, and execution organizations to define solution strategies, establish project scope, and position Emerson for success on large capital and EPC projects. You will leverage your hydro industry expertise to guide technical and commercial decision-making, develop repeatable solution frameworks, and help expand Emerson's renewable energy business.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical and industry leader for hydroelectric opportunities throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Lead strategic pursuit planning for large and complex hydro projects.
• Collaborate with customers, consultants, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders to define project scope, execution strategies, and technical requirements.
• Develop solution architectures for hydro modernization, rehabilitation, greenfield, and brownfield projects involving plant control systems, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and mechanical solutions.
• Assess commercial and technical risks, identify differentiators, and recommend strategies that improve project competitiveness and profitability.
• Partner with proposal teams to develop technical approaches, scope definitions, project assumptions, and value propositions.
• Present solution strategies, technical concepts, and business benefits to customers, executive leadership, and key decision makers.
• Develop and maintain standard solution templates, estimating tools, cost and price benchmarks, technical standards, and best practices to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality.
• Monitor industry trends, market drivers, competitive activity, and emerging hydro technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry.
• Experience with industrial automation, control systems, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and digital technologies used in power generation facilities.
• Proven ability to develop technical strategies, define project scope, and support complex customer pursuits.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Power Engineering.
• 15 years of experience in the hydroelectric power industry.
• Experience supporting large EPC or design-build projects within the hydroelectric power industry.
• Experience developing technical proposals, project estimates, and commercial strategies.
• Knowledge of turbine-generator systems, governors, excitation systems, protection systems, substations, and plant electrical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with North American hydroelectric market participants, regulatory frameworks, and industry standards.
• Experience developing organizational tools, templates, technical standards, and solution development processes.