Weekend Hydropower Mechanical Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

If you are an engineering professional who enjoys hands-on work and wants to grow your design capabilities, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact. Based in Amherst, Wisconsin, you will support hydropower and turbine projects across North America-helping design, refine, and deliver mechanical solutions used in real-world power generation environments.
This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude or machine shop experience who is motivated to develop their skills designing mechanical equipment.
Emerson Power & Water Solutions is an industry-leading controls automation business serving renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water/wastewater industries. We specialize in modernizing plant control systems with advanced automation and instrumentation to support sustainability and infrastructure reliability.
https://www.emerson.com/en-us/industries/automation/power-generation
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
• Support the design and execution of mechanical solutions for hydroelectric power and turbine systems
• Create and interpret mechanical drawings, including fits, tolerances, and assembly details
• Build 3D models and 2D drawings using tools such as Inventor, Fusion360, or AutoCAD
• Collaborate with fabrication teams, vendors, and field personnel to bring designs to life
• Apply practical knowledge from shop or field environments to solve engineering challenges
• Travel occasionally to customer sites, including hydropower plants, to support installations and project execution
Who You Are:
You adapt your approach to meet the needs of different situations and stakeholders. You build collaboration that allows teams across engineering, shop, and field environments to achieve shared objectives. You break down complex challenges into practical actions and solutions. You consistently look for opportunities that create value for customers and improve outcomes.
For This Role, You Will Need:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including experience working with tools, equipment, or machinery
• Exposure to a machine shop, fabrication environment, or hands-on mechanical work
• Interest and motivation to design mechanical equipment and systems
• Ability to work across office, shop, and field settings
• Willingness to travel up to 30% within North America
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
• Experience supporting hydroelectric, turbine, or rotating equipment projects
• Familiarity with fabrication methods, welding, or mechanical assembly
• Experience translating real-world measurements or field data into design updates
• Exposure to installation support, commissioning, or retrofit work
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
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Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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