Hydro Mechanical Engineer I

Who We Are Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long‑term support relationships in energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process‑heavy industries across on‑site support arrangements, plant‑level small projects, consulting roles, and larger capital projects. What You’ll Be Doing Job Scope This position interfaces with plant operators, hydro journeymen, superintendents, and managers to identify, troubleshoot, and solve hydro plant operations and maintenance issues. The role is heavily involved in the Hydro Modernization program and supports the turbine scope of work for modernization projects. Successful candidates will work under the supervision of a full‑time Senior Engineer in SCS Hydro Engineering. Primary Responsibilities Cradle to grave responsibility for small projects: identify problems, develop solutions, assess options, select solutions, find vendors, and provide technical direction for installation and commissioning. Project management duties for small projects. Work on multidisciplinary teams for larger projects representing the Hydro Engineering group. Write or review specifications, provide drawings to contract partners, review design drawings from internal or external groups, and provide technical support for assembly, disassembly, and commissioning. Interface with, provide support for, and attend meetings scheduled by TSS for larger projects. Review alignment data from 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 by providing estimates, durations, and cash flows. Comfortable working in an operating power plant, often during construction or outage activities, occasionally in confined spaces. Ideal Background Education Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university is required. Registration Engineer in Training (EIT) registration is strongly preferred. Professional Engineering registration is preferred upon eligibility. Experience 1+ years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical engineering. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability At least 1 year of experience on project teams in various roles (design, technical support, project engineer, project manager). Experience supporting Technical Shared Services (TSS) managed projects. Basic knowledge of mechanical systems in hydroelectric power plants (pumps, piping, heat exchangers, bearings). Understanding of machine vibration, alignment, and vertical shaft alignment. Knowledge of machine design as it relates to turbine and generator assembly and disassembly. Knowledge of hydroelectric turbines, formal root cause analysis, laser tracker use, and operation. Ability to read, review, and mark up physical and schematic drawings. Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to handle multiple projects of various priorities simultaneously. Project management skills. Relationship building across departments and organizations. Strong Excel and VBA skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to write and review detailed technical specifications. Ability to communicate with all levels of organization, from union‑represented plant employees to executives. Ability to work in a matrixed organization with limited direct supervision. Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Hargrove is a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC