Hydromechanical | Experienced Engineer/Leader

Hydromechanical | Experienced Engineer/Leader

Knight Piésold is a specialized international consulting firm offering engineering and environmental services in Mining, Environment, Hydropower, and Water Resources. We are proud of the longstanding relationships we have with our clients and delivery of exceptional services on a global scale.

About the Job:

The Hydromechanical Engineering Leader will manage the group of water and mechanical engineers. This position will focus on hydromechanical and water-related technical analyses and modeling, including surface water management, water balance, dam breach studies, and design, construction and commissioning of pumping & piping, hydraulic and conveyance systems.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, lead and coordinate the work for the hydromechanical and water disciplines providing guidance, mentorship and performance feedback to ensure quality deliverables.
• Apply and present a demonstrated knowledge of water resources/civil and/or hydromechanical engineering to develop safe, economical, and innovative solutions to water and hydromechanical management issues.
• Complete surface water related technical analyses and modeling, including but not limited to: climatic, hydrologic, hydraulic, sediment yield and transport, water balance, and dam breach evaluations (if experience is related to hydraulic engineering).
• Complete hydromechanical analyses and modeling, including but not limited to: hydraulic, process and mechanical design of pumping systems; review/prepare project calculations, detailed specifications, data sheets, P&IDs, and schematics; prepare design criteria; assist/perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimates; and prepare control philosophy documents (if experience is related to mechanical engineering).
• Direct, oversee, and review technical analyses, calculations, and modeling by less experienced staff.
• Be responsible for the development of civil designs of water management infrastructure and/or mechanical designs for hydromechanical systems.
• Conduct technical and proposal writing and document preparation.
• Conduct site visits for inspections and meetings. This will include travel to domestic and international destinations.
• Coordinate technical work within the local team, several disciplines and groups.
• Communicate with other office leaders throughout the KP global group and help convey and facilitate the design requirements.

Requirements:

• B.S. and/or M.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with academic specialization and or experience in Water or Pumping and Piping.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• More than 10 years of work experience. Experience in the mining industry is preferred.
• Strong background in team leadership and people management.
• A robust understanding of, and personal experience with, the following software packages is preferred – FLO-2D, GoldSim, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS (if experience is related to hydraulic engineering); AUTOPipe, Fathom, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, Revit, Navisworks, Inventor or similar (if experience is related to mechanical engineering).
• Proven experience and ability for project/client management.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated capability to work cooperatively within multidisciplinary teams.