Hydropower Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
GIG Integrated Water Resource Management / Generation Industrial and Government
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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
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