Lead Mechanical Project Engineer - Hydroelectric Systems

Insight Global; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead design, operation, maintenance, and reliability improvements of mechanical systems across power generation facilities, including pumped-storage hydroelectric assets.

The role requires PE license, Level II Vibration Analyst, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks, with travel of 20-30% to support outages and capital projects while partnering with plant managers and contractors for performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including experience supporting commercial electric power generation facilities.
• Minimum 5 years of preventive and predictive maintenance experience in an operating power generation environment.
• Strong technical and business understanding of generating plant operations, performance, economics, planning, budgeting, maintenance strategy, and maintenance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical system design, balance of plant systems, rotating equipment, and power generation equipment reliability.
• Ability to manage contractor relationships and provide oversight to engineering, construction, and maintenance partners.
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% depending on project demands.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Level II Vibration Analyst certification.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and maintaining mechanical systems in hydroelectric plants.
• Knowledge of hydroelectric systems, including penstocks, wicket gates, inlet valves, runners, and spiral cases.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to hydroelectric power generation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support minor and major equipment outages across generation facilities.
• Lead the design, selection, installation, and optimization of major mechanical equipment and systems.
• Provide technical expertise for predictive and preventive maintenance work orders within the plant computer maintenance management system.
• Review and monitor annual mechanical inspections to identify reliability, maintenance, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Review drawings, specifications, design calculations, and engineering analyses for generation projects in development or under construction.
• Support the development, justification, budgeting, and execution of capital projects focused on long-term plant reliability and system performance.
• Provide oversight of contractors, including engineering firms, construction teams, and maintenance vendors.
• Partner with plant managers and internal stakeholders to evaluate system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend mechanical design or maintenance improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design basics

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Plant operations knowledge

Contractor oversight

Travel flexibility

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

BS in Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead design, operation, maintenance, and reliability improvements of mechanical systems across power generation facilities, including pumped-storage hydroelectric assets.

The role requires PE license, Level II Vibration Analyst, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks, with travel of 20-30% to support outages and capital projects while partnering with plant managers and contractors for performance improvements.