Hydropower Project Manager

Project Manager

Mesa seeks an experienced project manager that is capable of leading and supporting projects across a wide variety of civil, environmental, and water resources engineering applications, including Hydrology & Hydraulic analysis and modeling, hydropower and Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) system analysis, precipitation/flood hazard safety review, and critical infrastructure assessment. This person will follow an in-office or hybrid schedule at our Knoxville location.

What We're Looking for

• Bachelor or Master of Science
• 6-8 years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, water resources engineering, environmental and economic data analysis, and project management, project lifecycle (initiation through closeout).
• Engineering-In-Training Certificate, preferably P.E.
• Ability to perform broad range of supervisory responsibilities over Project Engineers and Engineers.
• Possess strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to coordinate with and interface with clients, vendors, engineers, colleagues, and other electric utilities personnel.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively with clients, peers, and affiliates.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, scheduling software and possesses working software Hydrology & Hydraulics modeling knowledge such as: HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FLO-2D. Some knowledge in project management software and corporate accounting practices and business operations.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Possesses ability to understand and implement new processes/procedures regarding Project, Program and Portfolio management.
• Willingness to acquire knowledge about the Project Management Institute (PMI's) standard for Organizational Project Management (OPM).

What You'll Do

• General:
  • Works under the direction of Senior Management (e.g., Director, Vice President).
  • Communicates effectively with client stakeholders on a regular basis including keeping clients informed of issues that could adversely affect project execution across various management areas and/or phases of the project lifecycle
  • Coordinate/Communicate with Peers Must be able to effectively integrate and work in a team environment.
• Project Delivery:
  • Will work to manage and coordinate multiple and simultaneous project efforts and business initiatives in a programmatic way.
  • Must be able to manage to the task at hand while maintaining vision and direction towards the larger goal.
• Business Development:
  • Proactively communicates and promotes Mesa capabilities/strengths to new and existing customers.
  • Interfacing with potential or existing clients, listens for and seeks out new projects that may exist or are being formulated.
  • Maintain relationships with existing or potential clients.
  • Meets regularly with key clients to discuss current/future projects, evaluate Mesa performance, and identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals.
  • Provides management and leadership support by leveraging project selection and execution success to achieve strategic objectives.

What You'll Earn

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option