Live Oak Consultants
Live Oak Consultants is a full-service engineering firm that offers project management, consulting, hazards analyses, and security services.
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Power Project Engineer (Hydropower Mechanical)
at Live Oak Consultants
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by- side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
In the role of Power Project Engineer, we'll count on you to:
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Serve as a key project participant leading mechanical design for hydropower facilities from planning through construction.
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Deliver equipment studies, condition assessments, calculations, specifications, and mechanical design packages.
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Design and evaluate turbines, generators, gates, valves, pumps, cranes, hoists, and balance-of-plant systems.
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Lead field investigations, equipment inspections, design workshops, and constructability reviews.
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Coordinate mechanical interfaces across civil, structural, electrical, controls, hydraulic, and water resources disciplines.
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Prepare and review equipment specifications, drawings, calculations, reports, bid packages, and construction deliverables.
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Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and client coordination for multidisciplinary projects.
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Mentor early-career engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and field experience.
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Collaborate with HDR’s national Hydropower and Power network to access expertise and deliver projects nationwide.
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Support utilities and water resources projects involving dams, gates, pumps, water conveyance, and related hydraulic equipment.
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Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
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Masters degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
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Approximately 7 or more years of progressive experience with hydropower, utility, dam, or water conveyance equipment. Prior consulting experience is a plus.
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Consulting experience with turbines, gates, valves, pumps, balance-of-plant systems, fieldwork, and/or construction support.
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Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and clients.
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Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating with regional and national technical teams.