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Hydropower Engineer

PERCENTCHASE HIRECRUITERS
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/21/2026

Title: Senior Hydropower Engineer

Duration: FTE

Location: Lexington, SC or Charlotte, NC


Responsibilities:

  • Lead hydropower projects across design, planning, and construction
  • Oversee engineering for dams, spillways, penstocks, and powerhouse systems
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure project delivery (scope, schedule, quality)
  • Provide technical leadership and support client relationships
  • Mentor junior staff and support business development initiatives

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering PE license
  • 15 years of hydropower engineering experience
  • Strong expertise in design and project management of hydropower facilities
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
  • Knowledge of regulations, permitting, and construction coordination
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and open to travel

Interested candidates, feel free to reach out or apply!

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