Senior Hydroelectric Mechanical Engineer

Stryker Corporation; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure reliable operation of hydro turbine generating units and their auxiliary systems. You will oversee design changes, maintenance and construction of powerhouse and dam support systems, gates, hoists, and piping.

The role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor and requires five years of professional experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, plus licensure.

Qualifications

• Requires five years of professional mechanical engineering experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other combinations of education and/or experience which provide preparation to do professional mechanical engineering work.
• Experience with hydroelectric facilities is a plus and demonstrates capability to manage complex mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Report to Boundary Project and provide engineering support with operations and maintenance.
• Meet regularly with the mechanical maintenance crew to review planned work and ensure projects are completed and documented.
• Provide support with procurement and sourcing of materials.
• Work independently to complete tasks and manage priorities.
• Recommend projects at plants and facilities to enhance safety, productivity or generation reliability.

Skills

Rotating machinery

Vibration analysis

CAD

3D design software

MATLAB

Trades collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MATLAB

Job description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to ensure reliable operation of hydro turbine generating units and their auxiliary systems. You will oversee design changes, maintenance and construction of powerhouse and dam support systems, gates, hoists, and piping.

The role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor and requires five years of professional experience and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, plus licensure.