Senior Mechanical Engineer-Hydro Turbines

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hydro Turbines

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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.

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.

• 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, and reports.
• Provide site support for equipment commissioning and testing.

• 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…