Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Hydroelectric Mechanical Engineer to support a large portfolio of hydro generation assets. This role will focus on scoping, prioritizing, and advancing a high-volume backlog of mechanical projects across multiple hydroelectric facilities.
The ideal candidate has hands-on hydropower experience and can independently evaluate project needs, define scope, and drive early-stage engineering efforts for capital and maintenance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Backlog Project Scoping & Execution
-Support a backlog of 2,400+ hydro generation project line items across a fleet of assets
-Evaluate and scope mechanical-focused projects (e.g., turbine replacements, equipment upgrades, system repairs)
Review engineering drawings, historical documentation, and asset data to develop clear project definitions
-Collaborate with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams to validate scope and identify risks
Engineering Analysis & Documentation
-Translate high-level needs (e.g., “replace turbine”) into fully developed scopes of work (SOWs)
-Prepare technical documentation, scope write-ups, and engineering recommendations
-Identify engineering challenges, constraints, and required design considerations early in project lifecycle
-Support risk identification and scoring efforts to prioritize project execution
Portfolio & Workload Management
-Manage and progress 3–4 projects concurrently, completing approximately 3–10 scoped line items per month
-Support project prioritization across 700–800 projects distributed across 5 geographic/functional areas
-Contribute to backlog refinement and sequencing based on risk, asset criticality, and operational impact
Cross-Functional Coordination
-Work closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and hydro operations teams
-Align mechanical scope with broader project execution plans across disciplines
-Interface with stakeholders to ensure engineering feasibility and readiness for design and construction phases
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Required Skills & Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
-3+ years of experience in hydroelectric or hydropower engineering
-Experience working with powerhouse mechanical equipment (e.g., turbines, valves, gates, pumps, generators support systems)
-Proven ability to review drawings, assess field conditions, and define project scope independently
-Strong understanding of mechanical systems within power generation environments
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.