Mechanical Engineer
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy
Company Overview
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC
Menominee, MI, United States
2010
Approximately 100 employees and operates 85 hydroelectric facilities with nearly 700 MW capacity (source: eaglecreekre.com).
What They Do
Eagle Creek Renewable Energy focuses exclusively on hydroelectric power, owning, operating, and developing small to medium run-of-river facilities that generate baseload renewable electricity without the need for large-scale dams. The company emphasizes the rehabilitation of existing sites to enhance efficiency and promote environmental integration (source: eaglecreekre.com). Their services include acquiring underperforming or idle plants, rehabilitating turbines, securing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses, and managing operations to deliver clean power to regional grids. For instance, they provide approximately 150 million kWh annually from the Anson (9 MW) and Abenaki (19 MW) facilities on Maine's Kennebec River, which were acquired in 2017 (source: eaglecreekre.com).
Projects & Track Record
Eagle Creek has a notable track record of completed projects, including the Menominee River facilities, which consist of Little Quinnesec (9.1 MW, Niagara, WI), Park Mill (2.274 MW, Marinette, WI), and Menominee (2.074 MW, Menominee, MI). These facilities have been operational since the early 20th century and collectively produce over 15 million kWh annually (source: eaglecreekre.com). Additionally, on Michigan's Thornapple River, the Ada (1.4 MW) and Cascade (1.6 MW) facilities together generate over 12 million kWh annually. Key acquisitions include a 30 MW portfolio from Madison Paper Industries in Maine and ten Northeast facilities totaling 12 MW, which significantly expanded their operational capacity (source: eaglecreekre.com). The company continues to seek further acquisitions to enhance its portfolio and operational footprint.
Recent Developments
In recent developments, Eagle Creek announced on October 6, 2025, that Apollo-managed funds have agreed to acquire the company, which underscores its significant operational capacity of 700 MW across 85 facilities. This acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2026, pending regulatory approvals, and highlights the company's role in meeting the rising demand for reliable low-carbon baseload power, particularly for data centers (source: apollo.com). No other major contracts, mergers, or funding rounds have been reported in the last two years, indicating a focus on solidifying their existing operations and preparing for the upcoming acquisition.
Working There
Eagle Creek offers a variety of roles likely spanning operations, engineering, environmental compliance, FERC licensing, turbine maintenance, and regional management, reflecting its extensive portfolio of 85 facilities. Hiring occurs at operational hubs such as Menominee, MI, and Morristown, NJ, as well as other sites in Maine, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts (source: eaglecreekre.com). The company culture emphasizes safe and professional operations, with a focus on regional management to enhance stakeholder value for investors, employees, and communities. Projects like the sturgeon habitat restoration on the Menominee River demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship (source: eaglecreekre.com). However, specific employee benefits have not been documented in available sources.
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Job Description
Mechanical Engineer is responsible for mechanical technologies and processes which support hydro power operations. This position will support our power facilites and all mechanical aspects of the plant including generation, water flow, trash raking, etc. You will take ownership of projects and constantly seek to deliver innovative solutions. Across our generation facilities, you will explore opportunities for value creation and respond to ongoing issues. As issues arise, you will troubleshoot in the field and trace issues to root cause. You will ideate with team members, complete calculations, design solutions, and create drawings. When required, you will be responsible for project management and oversee project execution through on-site supervision. You will work constantly to ensure a safe workplace for yourself and our entire organization.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/related field with a minimum of 2-5 years mechanical engineering experience
- Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering/related field with a minimum of 5 to 7 years mechanical engineering experience
- High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years mechanical engineering experience
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working on mechanical systems and managing technical projects in a professional setting
- Comfort with mechanical systems and willingness to get your hands dirty troubleshooting and commissioning in the field
- Strong skills in relationship management and past examples of utilizing these abilities to bring projects to completion
- Demonstrated abilities using CAD to draw and perform modifications to existing designs for improvements and replacements of mechanical components with construction-ready drawings
- Ability to use 3D modeling software to design mechanical solutions and produce construction-ready drawings preferred
- Past record of project management with successful project delivery preferred
- Proven ability to deliver engineered solutions independently
- Passion for innovation
- Experience in hydropower industry preferred, but not required
- Taking ownership of each project and making sure team is functioning efficiently
- Creating reasonable deadlines and keeping urgency on meeting them
Responsibilities
- Investigate operating issues at our facilities and troubleshoot to root-cause
- Manage project implementation and complete projects on-time and on-budget
- Direct company technical personnel and contractor resources to execute projects
- Obtaining competitive quotes from multiple contractors to create a check and balance of all project work internal and external
- Design mechanical solutions to respond to operating issues and for asset enhancement
- Create drawings for designs and manage fabricator and vendor relationships
- Take part in creating new technologies that can be leveraged across our portfolio
- Travel as required for project supervision and execution (~30%)
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About the role
July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
- Badin, North Carolina, United States
2-10 years depending on education
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