Hydropower Project Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
Opportunity Overview:
Location: Minneapolis, MN or Eau Claire, WI
Travel: 20–30% (summer/fall)
Work Arrangement: On‑site
As a Project Engineer supporting our Renewables Hydro team, you will meaningfully contribute to designing, planning, and delivering capital projects across our hydroelectric facilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. You'll apply core engineering principles across mechanical, electrical controls, and/or civil/structural disciplines to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective project outcomes.
Your work will directly support the long‑term performance of 25 hydro plants—leading technical design efforts, overseeing project execution, and collaborating with plant management, contractors, and cross‑functional teams. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy field work, project ownership, and seeing their designs turn into real‑world solutions.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Develop engineering design packages, specifications, and bid documents.
- Create models, simulations, and prototypes to validate concepts.
- Apply engineering principles to evaluate safety, cost, reliability, and constructability.
- Support permitting, materials selection, and readiness reviews.
- Visit hydro facilities to scope future projects and support active construction.
- Communicate with site leadership to align project work with plant operations.
- Monitor installation quality, safety, and adherence to design specifications.
- Troubleshoot issues and resolve technical challenges in real time.
- Coordinate project schedules, budgets, contractors, and deliverables.
- Use SAP and scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project) to track progress.
- Lead kickoff meetings, provide status updates, and manage documentation through closeout.
- Investigate root‑cause issues and implement corrective actions.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Controls, or Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
- Minimum 2 years of engineering experience (hydro or industrial).
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience with SAP (work management), Primavera P6 or MS Project, and Bluebeam.
- Hydro industry familiarity (6+ months) is a bonus.
Our Safety Pledge to You:
If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!
Why WECTEC Staffing Services?
WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $62-66/hr.
WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com
You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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