Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower & Dams Job Oakville area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to play a key technical leadership role in the design and delivery of complex hydropower, dam, and hydraulic structure projects across North America.

As a senior member of Kiewit’s Hydropower, Dams, and Hydraulic Structures (HDH) team, you will contribute to the planning and constructable design of mechanical balance-of-plant systems for major infrastructure projects, including traditional and pumped-storage hydropower facilities.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and construction partners while supporting mentorship and technical excellence.

Why Join Kiewit’s Hydropower & Dams Team?

Work on large, complex hydropower and dam projects across Canada and the U.S.

Be part of an integrated design–construction environment with real project impact

Collaborate with high-performing multidisciplinary teams

Opportunity to mentor engineers and shape technical direction

Contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding HDH practice

District Overview

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi-faceted division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities. We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner's engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

Gas-fired generation

Power delivery

Environmental retrofits

Renewables and new technology

Water/wastewater

Carbon-Free - Nuclear

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life-cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction-driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we deliver some of the most challenging and meaningful infrastructure projects in North America. Our integrated design–construction approach allows engineers to see their work built and collaborate directly with construction teams to deliver innovative, practical solutions.

Location

This position is based out of Oakville, ON or Burnaby, BC.

Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered

Occasional travel will be required.

Responsibilities

Technical & Project Leadership

Serve as a senior mechanical technical resource on hydropower and dam projects, commensurate with experience

Lead and support the design of:
Balance of plant (BOP) mechanical systems HVAC Systems Drainage Systems Interfaces with generating unit mechanical auxiliary systems Supporting systems for hydromechanical equipment (gates, valves, stoplogs, cranes/hoists) Large-diameter piping systems (water, cooling, etc.) Process diagrams and instrument selection

Perform and review:
Hydraulic calculations Heat balancing equations Pipe stress analysis Equipment sizing and specification Generating unit efficiency calculations

Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with project delivery requirements

Support procurement packages and commissioning planning

People, Collaboration & Mentorship

Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, construction personnel, and external design partners.

Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on…