Overview

Mechanical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) - Hydropower at Stantec, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom.

Opportunity

Stantec is involved in many of the world’s largest, complex hydro projects. We are growing and seek a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team, working on the design and development of cutting-edge hydropower and pumped storage hydro solutions. Projects include Coire Glas (Scotland), Koysha (Ethiopia), and Dinorwig (Wales). We are a leading, forward-thinking consultancy focused on delivering high-quality outputs to meet client outcomes and business benefits.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the mechanical engineering elements of solutions and the production of outline and detailed designs to support successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary design group and client to undertake technical audits, risk evaluations, and develop mechanical design at feasibility, outline and detailed stages.
• Develop cost-effective, innovative design solutions in alignment with client requirements.
• Work within the hydropower team and support projects across other sectors including Water and Thermal.
• Engage with other technical disciplines to produce timely and cost-effective solutions.

About You / Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated status with IMechE is preferred or working towards.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively.
• Experience in design and specification of mechanical systems in an industrial context.
• Experience with rotating machinery.
• Knowledge of planning, specification, design, procurement and commissioning of mechanical equipment for energy sector projects.
• Competent user of 3D modelling software (e.g., Revit or AutoCAD); experience in a BIM environment and hydropower applications is desirable.
• Experience with pump and large-bore valve specification and selection; familiarity with balance of plant systems typically found in hydropower (HVAC, cooling water, oil recovery, hydraulic control systems, governors, fire suppression, mechanical services) is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Our People Culture: friendly and collaborative environment.
• Awards: 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year; top 10 Corporate Knights sustainable companies.
• Great Benefits: competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across UK&I and industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.