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Dominion Energy

Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer

Cayce, SC · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

... areas of FERC hydroelectric dam safety and regulatory compliance. Preferred individual will be ... Work closely with station management and staff to ensure understanding and implementation of dam ...

Dominion Energy

Senior Engineer/Staff Engineer

Cayce, SC · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

... areas of FERC hydroelectric dam safety and regulatory compliance. Preferred individual will be ... Work closely with station management and staff to ensure understanding and implementation of dam ...

HDR

Hydropower Mechanical Engineer

Charlotte, NC

... hydroelectric facilities Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience Experience with NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and/or other 3D database ...

HDR

Hydropower Mechanical Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... hydroelectric facilities Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience Experience with NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and/or other 3D database ...

HDR

Hydropower Mechanical Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... hydroelectric facilitie • Demonstrated leadership skills, previous team coordination and project management experience • Experience with NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit, and/or other 3D ...

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How much do hydroelectric plant manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for hydroelectric plant manager in the United States is $81,600.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hydroelectric Plant Manager vs Hydroelectric Plant Operator?

AspectHydroelectric Plant ManagerHydroelectric Plant Operator
CredentialsEngineering degree or related certification, management experienceHigh school diploma, technical training, operator certifications
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with site visits, overseeing operationsOn-site at the plant, operating equipment
ResponsibilitiesSupervising staff, maintenance planning, safety complianceMonitoring equipment, controlling plant operations

The main difference is that the Hydroelectric Plant Manager oversees overall plant operations, staff, and safety, requiring management skills and certifications. In contrast, the Hydroelectric Plant Operator focuses on day-to-day operational tasks, operating equipment, and monitoring systems. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and responsibilities within the hydroelectric industry.

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Infographic showing various Hydroelectric Plant Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,600 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

Electrical Plant Engineer

Southern California Edison (SCE)

Big Creek, CA • On-site

$129K - $193K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become an Electrical Plant Engineer at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job you'll play a critical role in supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our hydroelectric facilities. You'll partner with internal teams and external subject matter experts to deliver timely technical support, engineering analyses, and data-driven recommendations that enhance plant performance and availability. You'll lead and support failure investigations and root-cause analyses, leveraging forced outage data and performance trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. As a trusted engineering partner to operations, you'll proactively monitor system reliability, address performance challenges, and help shape maintenance and operational strategies that optimize asset health and long-term reliability.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by applying your technical expertise to strengthen critical infrastructure that powers our communities and supports California's clean energy future. As an Electrical Plant Engineer, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
  • Ensures technical issues and problems are resolved in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner utilizing available resources.
  • Supervises, leads, and coordinates work with full time and contract employees in the execution of new technical strategies, equipment or standards.
  • Conducts life cycle assessments for utility infrastructure materials and processes; improves preventive maintenance procedures to decrease overall downtime.
  • Conducts risk assessments and implements risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of engineering projects.
  • Supports audits and inspections; ensures compliance with relevant environmental, health, and safety
  • Regulations.
  • Provides engineering and technical expertise and guidance for the identification, analysis and resolution of high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems in engineering.
  • Ensures the engineering facility design basis is controlled and design basis documentation is maintained. Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating high-impact complex projects.
  • Provides support and technical training to junior engineering levels.
  • A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.
  • Five or more years of experience in engineering within operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.
  • Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Five (5) or more years of electrical engineering experience, including progressively responsible plant engineering roles
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
  • Experience working within power generation or utility plant environments
  • Knowledge of process controls, control system design, and system configurations in a generating plant setting
  • Experience managing control system projects and upgrades, including installation, commissioning, and lifecycle support
  • Experience preparing and justifying capital projects, including cost estimating
  • Familiarity with asset management programs and plant performance optimization practices
  • Experience with GE PSLF or related power flow engineering software
  • Ability to drive and traverse uneven surfaces (hiking), sit/stand for extended periods of time, and work in various remote weather conditions for extended periods of time

Additional Information
  • This position's work mode is on-site. The employee will report to an SCE facility or in the field location. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.
  • Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
  • Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
  • Position will require up to 60% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.
  • This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.
  • Relocation may apply to this position.

About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at AskHR@sce.com or (626) 302-3456 and select option 2.

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