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.