MECHANICAL ENGINEER (HYDROPOWER)

This is a Mechanical Engineer (Hydropower) position with the USACE Little Rock District's Operations Division, located in the Hydropower Engineering Section. The role may be filled in either Little Rock, AR or Mountain Home, AR. This is a developmental position which can be filled at the GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, or the full performance GS-12 level, with promotion at the discretion of management.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering duties related to hydropower operations and maintenance.
• Support the design, analysis, and evaluation of hydropower systems and components.
• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering solutions to improve hydropower efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in inspections, testing, and troubleshooting of hydropower equipment and infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for hydropower projects.

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, and techniques applicable to hydropower systems.
• Ability to analyze and solve engineering problems related to hydropower operations.
• Experience or coursework in hydropower systems, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or related areas (varies by grade level).