Hargrove Engineers & Constructors ยท 2 weeks ago
Hydro Mechanical Engineer I
Columbus, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHargrove Engineers & Constructors is a leading provider of engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services across various sectors. The Hydro Mechanical Engineer I will work closely with plant operators and senior engineers to troubleshoot and solve operational and maintenance issues in hydro plants, while also managing small projects and supporting larger modernization projects.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
This position has cradle to grave responsibility for small projects, working with hydro plant personnel to: identify problem, develop viable solutions, assess options and select solution, find relevant vendors, and provide technical direction for installation and commissioning
Project management duties for small projects can be the responsibility of this position
For larger projects, this position will work on a multidisciplinary team representing the Hydro Engineering group
In this role, the position would be responsible for writing or reviewing specifications, providing drawings to contract partners, reviewing design drawings from internal or external groups, and providing technical support for assembly, disassembly, and commissioning
This position would also interface with, provide support for, and attend meetings scheduled by TSS for these larger projects
Review alignment data provided by vendors for adherence to industry standards
Review operational data to identify trends
Take field measurements when no relevant drawings are available
Inspect hydroelectric turbines for condition assessment
Perform shop inspections of witness or hold points prior to equipment shipment
Write or modify existing specifications for hydroelectric turbines, oil systems, bearings, shafts, and coolers
Assist Hydro management with Capital and O&M budgeting process by providing budgetary estimates, project durations, and project cash flows
Must be comfortable working in an operating power plant, often during construction or outage related activities, occasionally in confined spaces
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required
1+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering
Ability to read, review, and mark-up physical and schematic drawings is required
Strong troubleshooting skills are required
Ability to handle multiple projects of various priorities at once is required
Ability to build relationships across departments and organizations is required
Strong written and oral communications skills are required
Ability to communicate with all levels of organization, from union-represented plant employees to executives is required
Preferred
Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred
Professional Engineering registration is preferred upon eligibility
At least 1 year of experience working on project teams in various roles (design, technical support, project engineer, project manager, etc.) is preferred
Experience supporting Technical Shared Services (TSS) managed projects is preferred
Basic knowledge of mechanical systems in hydroelectric power plants is desired: pumps, piping systems, heat exchangers, rolling element and fluid film bearings
Understanding of principles of machine vibration and alignment is desirable
Knowledge of vertical shaft alignment is desirable
Knowledge of machine design as it relates to turbine and generator assembly and disassembly is desirable
Knowledge of hydroelectric turbines is desirable
Knowledge of formal root cause analysis process is desirable
Knowledge of laser tracker use and operation is desirable
Project management skills are desirable
Strong Excel and VBA skills are desirable
Ability to write and review detailed technical specifications is desirable
Ability to work in a matrixed organization with limited direct supervision is desirable
Benefits
Paid holidays
Personal paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
401(k)
Other benefits
Company
Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Hargrove is a full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management firm delivering multi-discipline engineering, project delivery, controls & automation, and technical services to industrial clients.
1001-5000 employees
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