Senior Hydroelectric Mechanical Engineer

Lead turbine, generator, and governor engineering for BC Hydro’s hydroelectric projects in a hybrid Senior Mechanical Engineer assignment. Periodic generating-station travel may support delivery.

BC Hydro seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for its Power Unit team within Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering. You will provide senior expertise in rotating machinery, lead complex capital projects, and support procurement and commissioning. The assignment includes Edmonds office attendance at least once every two months.

• Lead technical work on turbine, generator, and governor projects
• Establish parameters and mechanical design requirements for generating units
• Prepare specifications and evaluate manufacturer proposals
• Support construction, testing, commissioning, and site activities
• Develop standards, guidelines, and quality management processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC
• At least eight years of relevant engineering experience
• In-depth knowledge of hydroelectric generating units
• Knowledge of applicable ASME, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, and CCH standards

Apply senior mechanical engineering judgment across hydroelectric rotating machinery, technical leadership, procurement, commissioning, and professional engineering practice.