Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydropower
Mcmillen - Kirkland, WA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
McMillen, Inc is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 12 years of experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of power generation facilities, particularly in hydropower design. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing and ensuring quality assurance during the execution of hydro-related projects. This position requires a deep understanding of turbomachinery projects, including feasibility studies and concept development, as well as experience with hydraulic turbines, large pumps, valves, and controls design, testing, and commissioning. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with both greenfield and brownfield hydropower projects, including pump stations and systems involving penstocks, centrifugal and mixed flow pumps, and various types of hydraulic turbines such as Francis, Pelton, and Kaplan. In addition to technical expertise, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for preparing reports, final design drawings, specifications, and engineers' cost estimates for a wide range of equipment. The role involves on-site coordination, communication, and observation of construction and commissioning activities, as well as daily reporting, quantity and cost tracking, and progress assessments. The candidate will interact with multidisciplinary team members and attend project meetings, contributing to a collaborative work environment. This full-time position is available in the western United States, including Hawaii or Alaska, and requires a commitment to travel, typically ranging from 10% to 20%.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and quality assurance support during the execution of hydro-related projects
- On-site coordination, communication, and observation of construction and commissioning activities
- Daily reporting, quantity and cost tracking, and progress assessments
- Interact with multidisciplinary team members
- Attend project meetings
Requirements
- Minimum of 12+ years of experience in design, operation, and maintenance of power generation facilities
- PE License
- Master's degree preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a team environment and effectively lead project teams
- Strong self-motivation
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in design for turbomachinery projects
- Familiarity with greenfield and/or brownfield hydropower or pump stations
- Understanding of induction motors and synchronous generators
- Experience with automatic voltage regulation and excitation equipment for synchronous generators
- Knowledge of large gates, valves, fish facilities, and water conveyance projects
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with match
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunity for Stock Ownership
- Wellness Reimbursement
