Hydro-Mechanical Engineer

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

We are currently engaged as the Owner’s Consulting Engineer in several hydro projects that include complex scopes ranging from refurbishment, modernization, upgrades, to completely new plants. This offers a wide range of opportunities for a Mechanical Engineer with relevant experience. This is also an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual seeking to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Join us and make a significant contribution to these exciting projects.

• Collaborating with project engineers and project managers to assist in planning, design, CAD drafting/modeling, and preparation of manufacturing plans, bid documents, technical specifications, and capital cost estimates for various engineering projects.
• Working with clients to identify project goals and priorities and providing strategies and approaches to achieve those objectives.
• Determining criteria, loads, and boundary conditions for the mechanical design of turbines and/or generators including supporting calculations and design basis documents.
• Utilizing knowledge of appropriate and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Performing quality control and designing inspection & test plans throughout the manufacturing process of the equipment.
• Attending and witnessing installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Performing field measurements and condition assessment of equipment.
• Identifying deficiencies, performing root cause analyses, and developing options for the remediation of deficiencies.
• Managing interfaces with the client end users, suppliers of components, tradespeople, and industrial manufacturing engineers.
• Reviewing commercial contracts for equipment supply & installation.
• Communicating findings in report and drawing formats. Delivering client presentations.
• Communicating with other team members and becoming familiar with Stantec standards.

• Technical Expertise:
  The role requires a strong understanding of the mechanical design of hydro units. This includes experience with analytical calculations, manufacturing processes, and commercial contracts.
• Software Proficiency:
  The candidate should be familiar with software used in generator design, including CAD and mechanical/structural FEA programs. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is also required.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge of other languages is considered an asset to communicate with international clients and suppliers.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  The candidate should have strong organizational and workload management skills. They should be able to identify priorities between multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments to meet project due dates.

• The ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, climbing up ladders, and crawling in tight spaces. This includes performing site work, such as turbine and generator inspection, which may sometimes be identified as a confined space.
• The capacity to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds, such as a man door.
• Mandatory use of required personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall protection, etc.) for field work.
• The ability and willingness to travel on company business as required for domestic and international assignments. This includes flying and driving to work locations, such as power plants or fabrication shops for meetings, turbine and generator inspections, and plant condition assessments.

Please note that these requirements are essential to ensure the safety and…