Civil Engineer – Hydropower

Founded by MIT alumni, Natel Energy, Inc. is launching a new hydropower product enabling cost-effective production of low impact, distributed baseload energy from existing low dams, irrigation canals, and other low head hydropower resources.

Natel Energy, Inc. is searching for an experienced and skilled civil engineer to help plan, design, analyze, test, and refine the company’s hydroelectric turbomachinery products and hydropower projects in development by both Natel and its customers. The position requires skill in applied civil and, preferably, applied electrical engineering.

* The position reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer and will involve regular consultation with other members of the management team and support of the commercial team. * It will also involve collaboration with and/or management of component suppliers, external consultants in related fields, and customers. * The ideal candidate will lead the planning and design of hydraulic structures. * The candidate will have excellent communication skills and will coordinate work between Natel and third party engineers to bridge knowledge gaps and ensure successful completion of the overall project.

* Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience, preferably in hydropower. * Knowledge of and experience with layout and design of hydropower structures to relevant codes, and experience in selection and design of hydropower plant equipment. * Experience in applied mechanical and electrical engineering is a plus. Desired software skills: HEC-RAS, mechanical CAD (prefer experience with Siemens NX), AutoCAD, Matlab. Proficiency in Spanish a plus.