Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower

An Overview Of Your Future Role At BBA
You’ll join our team of about 20 turbine‑generator specialists, working on hydroelectric projects across Canada. You’ll be based at our Toronto office. You’ll play a key role in all phases of engineering projects, ensuring exceptional technical quality of deliverables. Occasional site visits will also be part of your responsibilities. You’ll identify and develop new business opportunities as they arise. Finally, you’ll serve as mentor to support the growth of our Hydropower team.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

Manage and perform various mechanical projects for turbines, generators, mechanical speed governors, bearing lubrication and cooling, balancing and alignment of rotating parts, hydromechanical valves and balance of plant for refurbishment projects and new hydroelectric powerplants / pumped storage projects

Play a leading role in client communications for your mandates

Be a key team member in executing small to major modernization or new installation projects

Solve complex problems related to mechanical components in hydroelectric power plants

Identify, plan and organize client needs to assess the condition of their units and conduct power upgrade studies (turbines and generators)

Lead onsite inspections, diagnostics, commissioning and testing

Represent your area of expertise and promote it to potential clients and specialized groups in the hydropower sector

Mentor and coach junior and intermediate engineers by actively sharing your knowledge and encouraging skill development within the team

Foster a workplace culture that promotes having fun while delivering high‑quality professional work

Type of position:
Regular

Do your qualities and goals match the BBA culture?

Inspirational leadership

Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions

Client‑oriented and results‑driven

Strong intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial skills

Efficient, both on site and at the office

Overview Of

Job Requirements

University degree in mechanical engineering

From 15 to 25 years of relevant experience in the hydropower sector

Relevant experience with inspections, condition assessments, installation, commissioning and testing

Must be a registered P.Eng. with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or another Canadian province

Driver’s licence

An overview of BBA’s Total Rewards

Annual base salary $118,000 - $145,000

Annual premium program for regular employees

Access to a time bank

Onsite mobility premium

Cellphone Program

Group insurance plan starting day one including short‑term and long‑term disability insurance for regular employees and telemedicine program

Retirement saving plan for regular employees

Vacation and sick leave

Premium offered through the Employee Referral program

With us, you’ll get many benefits

Serve as a mentor to our next generation:
We invest in our people and help them develop

Be part of a collaborative team that shares its ideas and technical knowledge

Join a growing business with many opportunities

Promote our field service expertise, both internally and externally

Participate in innovation projects

About BBA
For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.

Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been recognized as a 2024 Best Employer by Mercer.

We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender‑neutral language.

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