Senior Mechanical Engineer-Hydro Turbines

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us. 

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future. 
 

Your Opportunity

This position will be working in the field of mechanical engineering on water resource projects including power, water, wastewater and light industrial type projects. Candidates shall possess strong computer skills, strong writing and communication skills and shall work well in a team environment. The candidate will work in coordination with other senior level engineers and will work on multidisciplinary projects. The projects will include new development, modernization, and rehabilitation of hydro-mechanical equipment for hydropower and other water resource projects.

This position is on our turbine team, with a focus on hydraulic turbines, speed governing systems, synchronous generators, turbine shut-off valves and ancillary equipment, as well as coordination with water, oil and air balance of plant mechanical systems. The position requires some travel.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of projects under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.
• Perform calculations to analyze and design individual mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Perform planning studies, detailed analyses and designs, and construction services related to hydro-mechanical equipment associated with hydroelectric power plants for various domestic and international projects.
• Prepare technical specifications related to procurement, design, and installation of turbine-generators and auxiliary systems, inlet valves, pressure relief valves, plant systems.
• Perform procurement analysis and design review of hydro-mechanical systems including hydraulic turbines, speed governing systems, turbine shut-off valves and synchronous generators.
• Perform condition assessment of power plant mechanical equipment, including turbines, generators, and ancillary equipment.
• Perform risk assessment, ranking and life cycle costing of mechanical equipment replacement, repair and rehabilitation.
• Perform technical reviews of vendor drawings, calculations, procedures, reports.
• Provide site support for equipment commissioning and testing.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to lead, participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Understanding and experience working with FEA, CFD and 3D modeling programs is a plus.
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in powerhouse equipment design, commissioning, and testing, including turbines, governing systems, gates and hoists, trash racks, bulkheads, overhead cranes etc.
• Experience with manufacturing methods, non-destructive examination, and witnessing shop inspections of hydro mechanical equipment.
• Hydro engineering experience for hydroelectric power plants and water control structures specifically dams, spillways, intakes and outlets.
• Experience in turbine-generator, valve equipment design.
• Experience performing calculations related to turbine selections, turbine component mechanical design, FEA and fatigue studies, is a plus.
• Hydro rehabilitation experience including upgrade planning and design for existing hydro.
• Experience in providing mechanical support for hydroelectric planning / development of planning reports.
• Experience in project reports, budget and schedule management and client interaction such as client presentations, scoping and marketing.
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of power plant Health and Safety requirements and PPE.
• Knowledge of power plant equipment costs, manufacturing lead time and sourcing.
• Experience with risk assessment, ranking of alternative, life cycles cost of mechanical equipment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required. Master's preferred.
• Registered PE, or eligible for PE/P ENG is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience is required. 
• Typical office environment working with computers, remote or hybrid work may be considered.
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and can involve physically demanding site inspections inside water passages and generating equipment in tight and confined spaces.
• Travel typically between 10% to 20% of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

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