Principal Mechanical Engineer Hydropower

Principal Mechanical Engineer Hydropower

Vancouver, BC, Canada | req
2264 | Posted on: 3/5/2026

Type of position: Regular

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Annual base salary, between $155 000 to $215 000
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

• 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 many opportunities

For over 40 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. 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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