Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower & Dam Systems

Department of Interior; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Interior seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to mentor junior staff and provide technical expertise for a range of complex projects at Grand Coulee Dam, the nation’s largest hydropower facility. You will apply deep mechanical knowledge to support design, analysis, and project execution.

Responsibilities include reviewing inspection data, developing mechanical designs for utility systems, and guiding teams with proven software tools.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Proven experience reviewing equipment inspection data.
• Experience developing mechanical designs for mechanical utility systems using computer software.

Responsibilities

• Mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Support complex projects at Grand Coulee Dam with mechanical engineering expertise.
• Contribute to the development of designs and plans for mechanical utility systems using computer software.

Skills

Mechanical engineering concepts

Inspection data review

Mechanical design development

Computer software

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Department of the Interior seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to mentor junior staff and provide technical expertise for a range of complex projects at Grand Coulee Dam, the nation’s largest hydropower facility. You will apply deep mechanical knowledge to support design, analysis, and project execution.

Responsibilities include reviewing inspection data, developing mechanical designs for utility systems, and guiding teams with proven software tools.