Principal Mechanical Engineer Hydropower

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Your future role on our team

BBA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our continued growth and achievement of our strategic objectives in the Hydroelectric sector. The selected candidate will play a key role in all phases of engineering projects from front end-studies through to field implementation with a focus on detailed engineering. As a principal member of the mechanical engineering team, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional technical quality, identification and development of new business opportunities and nurturing the professional development of members.
Type of position:  Regular

Your future role on our team

BBA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support our continued growth and achievement of our strategic objectives in the Hydroelectric sector. The selected candidate will play a key role in all phases of engineering projects from front end-studies through to field implementation with a focus on detailed engineering. As a principal member of the mechanical engineering team, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional technical quality, identification and development of new business opportunities and nurturing the professional development of members.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

Perform high level engineering on penstocks, turbines, mechanical governors, bearing lubrication and cooling, shaft balancing and alignment, hydro-mechanical gates, valves, generator cooling, generator brakes and balance of plant
Take a lead role in client communications and business development
Be a key team member for small to major brownfield/greenfield hydroelectric projects
Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, commissioning, and testing
Provide mentorship and coaching of junior/intermediate engineers, actively sharing knowledge, and supporting the enhancement of skills within the team
Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high quality professional work
Be the Project Manager or Project Leader on engineering mandates within the hydroelectric industry

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Inspirational leadership
Results-driven
Constantly seeking sustainable and agile solutions
Ability to share and pass on knowledge
Ability to see beyond established standards
Efficient, both at the office and the work site

Overview Of Certifications And

Job Requirements

University degree in Mechanical Engineering
Be registered as a professional Engineer in Canada for the position of Engineer
25+ years of relevant engineering experience in the hydropower sector with a preference for 20+ years in consulting
Understanding of design codes and standards: ASME, CSA, API, AWWA, US Army Corp of Engineers, US  etc
Available for site work and short-term assignments (mandatory)
Must be a registered or the qualification to be P.Eng in Canada
Valid driver’s license
An overview of BBA’s total reward
Annual base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between $155 000 to $215 000
Annual bonification program for all regular employees
Onsite mobility premium
Access to a time bank
Cellphone Program
Group insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term disability insurance
Pension Plan
Vacation and sick leave
Premium offer through the Employee Referral Program

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to:
Location of the position, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop
A corporate culture that values expertise
Participation in innovation projects
Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
Growing business with…