Senior Mechanical Engineer-Hydropower Gates and Locks Specialist

About the Company

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch puts its people at the center of everything we do. We empower our team to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, we are building a world of difference.

As a 100 percent ESOP-owned company, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth but the company's long-term achievements, sharing in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership. We are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy.

About the Role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead, design, and manage new and upgraded projects on hydropower systems. You will lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions. You will own your career with purpose and meaning, putting your diverse talents to use as you explore new possibilities at every step of your journey.

The role involves leading complex engineering efforts for dams, water conveyance, and locks, including conceptual studies, design of gates and valves, fluid power actuation systems, and dam safety inspections. You will provide technical guidance, manage budgets and schedules, and serve as the responsible charge for projects, ensuring quality results while meeting client goals for maximum return on infrastructure investment.

About the Team

Black & Veatch has delivered hydropower solutions worldwide for more than 40 years, producing results on nearly 500 projects and more than 50,000 megawatts in hydropower design. Our track record is achieved by delivering quality results while meeting budgets and schedules. We are committed to finding clean, green power alternatives, with expertise ranging from studies and valuations to optimizing existing operations. We handle full services for facilities of all capacities, from thorough front-end studies to full-range design services and construction support.

Hiring Process & Application

This position is a Full-Time Staff opportunity with relocation eligibility. The role is hybrid, allowing you to balance work and personal life, with flexible work options potentially offered after the first 90 days of employment based on manager discretion and job performance.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screens, and motor vehicle records searches. This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) has been identified.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

We are proud to cultivate an authentically inclusive environment by valuing diverse voices and perspectives. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law. We comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.

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