Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydromechanical Systems Lead

Schnabel, Inc.; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life & ADD insurance (100% company‑pay

Short-term disability (100% company‑em

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, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years to lead design and evaluation of hydromechanical systems for dams, hydro facilities, and related infrastructure. You will mentor staff, support business development, and coordinate across civil, geotechnical, electrical, and water resources teams.

The role involves working with the Hydropower Practice, traveling as needed, and contributing to technical standards. A PE license and strong writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• PE license and ability to licensure in other jurisdictions.
• Experience with heavy mechanical/hydromechanical systems.
• Project management experience and proposal/BD involvement.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and evaluation of systems for dams, levees, hydroelectric facilities, pump stations, intakes, and fish facilities.
• Develop designs for tainter, vertical lift, slide, and roller gates; stoplogs and bulkheads; hydraulic and electric gate hoists; penstocks; butterfly and fixed-cone valves; jet flow, knife, and sluice gates; and pump station mechanical systems.
• Perform engineering analyses including structural and mechanical calculations, equipment sizing and selection, load analysis, hydraulic force evaluation, fatigue and service life assessments, and operating system evaluations.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, specifications, and design drawings.
• Conduct condition assessments and inspections of existing hydromechanical equipment.
• Evaluate rehabilitation alternatives and develop recommendations for repair, replacement, or modernization.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Writing

Business Development

Team Leadership

Hydromechanical Systems

Proposals

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

FEM/FEA

Engineering Analysis Software

Job description

Schnabel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years to lead design and evaluation of hydromechanical systems for dams, hydro facilities, and related infrastructure. You will mentor staff, support business development, and coordinate across civil, geotechnical, electrical, and water resources teams.

The role involves working with the Hydropower Practice, traveling as needed, and contributing to technical standards. A PE license and strong writing skills are required.