Senior Hydropower Engineer – Lead Dam Modernization

Schnabel Engineering; Harrisburg, Chadds Ford Township (Dauphin County, PA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee life & ADD insurance (100%公司-

Short-term disability (100% company-)

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Wellness program

Professional development and tuitionre

Job summary

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Hydropower Engineer to join our Harrisburg or Chadds Ford, PA offices. You will support clients with assessments, planning, and modernization of hydropower facilities, focusing on life extension and reliability.

This role involves design of dams, pumps, intakes, gates, and related water infrastructure, plus mentoring junior staff, managing project scope, and traveling up to 20% for field work and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in planning, design, and modernization of hydropower generation equipment.
• PE license or willingness to become licensed as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience with dams, hydropower plants, pumps stations, hydropower turbines, generators, and governors.
• Proficiency with modern CAD software for design and drafting.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design components related to hydropower generation and water infrastructure.
• Inspect and assess flow control structures, turbines, generators, governors, and related equipment.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Perform mechanical analyses, including FEA and CFD where appropriate.
• Assist in preparing engineering plans and technical specifications.
• Prepare 2D design drawings and review teammates' work.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients to align goals and coordinate resources.
• Mentor engineering staff and supervise project team.
• Travel up to 20% for field investigations and client meetings.

Skills

Hydropower engineering

Project management

CAD software

Team leadership

Client communication

Field investigations

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Mathcad

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Hydropower Engineer to join our Harrisburg or Chadds Ford, PA offices. You will support clients with assessments, planning, and modernization of hydropower facilities, focusing on life extension and reliability.

This role involves design of dams, pumps, intakes, gates, and related water infrastructure, plus mentoring junior staff, managing project scope, and traveling up to 20% for field work and client meetings.