Hydropower Project Engineer Job at Westinghouse Electric - USA, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Westinghouse Electric - USA
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Role Snapshot

Step into a 12-month assignment where you’ll keep water-powered generation moving. As a Hydropower Project Engineer with WECTEC Staffing Services (a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC), you’ll be embedded in an innovative team advancing clean energy outcomes across the Upper Midwest.

Where you'll work

Primary hubs: Minneapolis, MN or Eau Claire, WI. You’ll support approximately 25 hydro facilities (mostly in Wisconsin, plus one in Minnesota).

A week in the role

  • Own 10+ projects per year from kickoff through closeout, coordinating schedules, scope, and stakeholders.
  • Develop precise bid and design specifications to support maintenance, upgrades, and construction.
  • Partner closely with hydro plant management and contractors to deliver safe, quality outcomes.
  • Travel to sites seasonally: summer/fall for construction, winter/spring for design and closeout. Estimated travel: 20–30% (primarily summer/fall).

What you bring

  • ABET-accredited engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical (including Controls), or Civil/Structural.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • FE/EIT required; PE preferred. PMP or demonstrated project management experience is valued.
  • Hands-on with SAP (work management), scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and Bluebeam.
  • Minimum 2 years of engineering experience; hydro or industrial background with at least 6+ months hydro familiarity.

Safety is our foundation

Your success matters as much as your safety. Our guiding principle has always been, and will continue to be, the safety of our people—period.

Why WECTEC Staffing Services

We deliver customer-focused staffing solutions across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in 5+ countries. Join our distinguished global talent network and grow your career supporting the Westinghouse mission to provide clean energy solutions.

Compensation and benefits

We offer competitive pay. Most positions qualify for benefits that may include:

  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in our people practices. The base salary range for this role, dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated at $60.00 - $66.00.

Apply and connect

Learn more at . Submit your application and explore other opportunities at careers.westinghousenuclear.com . Follow us on LinkedIn .

Proficiency

You should be proficient in:

  • Engineering Degree

Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Job Tags

For contractors, Summer work,

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