Technical Director – Turbines and Generators; Hydropower

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Hydropower Electromechanical Engineer for the position of Technical Director to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Hydro Turbines-Generators Systems, supporting some of the largest and most technically complex hydropower projects in Canada and internationally. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who has spent decades developing deep expertise in turbine-generator technology and now wishes to apply that knowledge at a strategic, advisory, and legacy-building level, shaping national infrastructure, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and influencing major capital decisions across the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work within AtkinsRéalis' Owner's Engineer/ Independent Engineer/ Technical Advisor consultancy framework, supporting projects from early feasibility through commissioning, while contributing to business development and long-term capability building in hydropower.

• Act as a recognized technical authority for hydro turbine and generator systems across AtkinsRéalis hydropower projects.
• Provide expert input during feasibility and concept stages, including:
  Selection of turbine‑generator technology.
• Evaluation of refurbishment, power‑increase (uprating), or replacement options.
• Technical risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Develop, review, and validate technical specifications, and performance requirements for turbine‑generator systems.
• Coordinate with BoP electrical and mechanical design teams for Turbine‑Generator integration.

• Support OEM prequalification and selection, including technical evaluations and tender assessments.
• Review and comment on OEM engineering deliverables, including:
  Mechanical and electrical design documents.
• Performance calculations.
• Manufacturing drawings.
• Quality plans and inspection & test plans (ITPs), consistent with the PRIE framework when applicable.
• Provide independent technical judgment on OEM compliance with specifications, codes, and contractual requirements.

• Witness and review factory manufacturing activities, including:
  Key hold‑point inspections.
• Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Performance and functional testing.
• Support site installation, commissioning, and performance testing, including troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Provide expert input into acceptance, handover, and performance guarantees.

• Mentor and coach junior and intermediate engineers, transferring practical turbine‑generator knowledge gained through decades of industry experience.
• Provide internal technical reviews, lessons‑learned sessions, and contribute to technical excellence frameworks within AtkinsRéalis.
• Support the long‑term development of hydropower electromechanical capability across Canada.

• Support business development efforts in the hydropower consultancy space, including:
• Technical input to proposals and pursuits.
• Client presentations and workshops.
• Early‑stage technical advisory engagements.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, utilities, and asset owners on major capital investments and long‑term asset strategies.
• Contribute to shaping AtkinsRéalis' future hydropower offerings, particularly for national building and energy transition projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or eligibility for registration.
• Typically 15+ years of progressive experience in…