Senior Hydroelectric Mechanical Engineer

Lead hydroelectric mechanical engineering from Burnaby, BC, applying rotating machinery expertise to turbine, generator, and governor systems. Work hybrid with periodic station travel.
BC Hydro seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Power Unit team within Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering. You will lead complex capital projects, resolve technical challenges, support procurement and commissioning, and develop engineering standards. The assignment runs October 28th, 2026, through October 28th, 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide senior expertise for turbine, generator, and governor systems
Lead capital projects, engineering studies, and technical investigations
Develop equipment requirements, specifications, and manufacturer evaluations
Support construction, testing, commissioning, and generating-station activities
Represent BC Hydro as Owner’s Engineer with project stakeholders
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized program
Active Professional Engineer registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
At least eight years of relevant engineering experience
In-depth knowledge of hydroelectric generating units
Expertise in turbine, generator, or governor systems
Bring sound judgment, technical leadership, and hydroelectric equipment expertise to BC Hydro’s major capital projects.