Entry to Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer

Goals and duties of this position include: 

• Functioning in a supporting role for developing solutions for modernization and design of new hydropower projects. 

• Assisting with condition assessments, studies, designs, calculations, cost estimates and specification development for existing facilities and proposed projects.

• Participating in marketing, proposal and business development activities and interfacing with clients.

• Conducting independent research and data review including operating records, original construction drawings, inspection reports, etc.  Preparing layouts to support project screening and feasibility evaluations of project facilities or civil works features.

• Assisting with reviews of shop and fabrication drawings, construction oversight and field engineering activities to ensure work products and design solutions conform to owner’s goals, engineering design criteria, contract requirements and specifications.

• Assisting with support of facility operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of labor, equipment and resources.

• Assisting with evaluation, testing and trouble shooting of field installations and project features resulting in design modifications and other improvements to eliminate deficiencies or problems.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Graduation with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university

• Minumum of one year of related post-university work experience

• Registration as an engineer-in-training (EIT) in Washington State, or the ability to become registered as an EIT within one year of hire

Desired qualifications include:

• A strong work ethic and initiative

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• CAD capability and varied computer application experience 

• Field work and intermittent overnight travel will be required at times

Mid-Senior Level Civil Engineer

Responsibilities of this position may include: 

• Preparation of project evaluation and feasibility studies, engineering reports, design documents, letters, calculations, drawings, construction specifications and bid packages

• Review and evaluation of hydrologic records, hydraulic flow data,  and related information

• Preparation of construction cost estimates and power generation models

• Field work including construction oversight, site inspections & preparation of inspection reports

• Analysis and basic design of steel, timber & concrete structures as elements of pipelines, water diversion or intake structures, powerhouses, bridges, etc.  

• Field work and short term, overnight travel to Client facilities and projects located primarily in the western U.S.

Minimum requirements are:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an accredited 4 year institution

• EIT certification

• Professional registration as a Civil P.E. preferred

• 5 years prior work experience in the civil engineering field

• Expertise with MS Office software  incl. Word and Excel

• Competency with MicroStation or AutoCAD software is desired

• Strong math and written and verbal communication skills

• Self starter with ability to work independently

• Organizational skills to handle multiple assignments successfully

• Previous consulting civil engineering work experience is desirable, including practical experience in some or all of the following areas:  hydrology and hydraulic analysis and design, involvement in hydropower and/or water resources projects, structural steel and reinforced concrete analysis and design, geotechnical analysis and design and construction management.