Overview

Mechanical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) - Hydropower

Stantec is working on many of the world’s largest, complex and most exciting dams and hydro projects. We are rapidly growing and seek a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, working on the design and development of cutting-edge hydropower and pumped storage hydro solutions. Projects include Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales.

Our Mechanical Engineers are responsible for the mechanical engineering elements of solutions and the production of associated outline and detailed designs to support the successful delivery of projects. Roles are based within the hydropower team at Stantec but may involve support for projects in other sectors including Water and Thermal projects.

In your role you will work closely with the Client as part of a multi-disciplinary design group to undertake technical audits, risk evaluations, develop mechanical design and liaise with other technical disciplines at feasibility, outline and detailed stages to produce solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will develop cost-effective solutions and adopt innovative design solutions in accordance with the Client’s requirements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical engineering elements of solutions and production of outline and detailed designs to support project delivery.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined design group to undertake technical audits and risk evaluations.
• Develop mechanical design and liaise with other technical disciplines at feasibility, outline and detailed stages.
• Produce timely and cost-effective solutions in line with Client requirements, and adopt innovative design approaches as appropriate.
• Support projects in the hydropower sector and, where required, in other Stantec sectors including Water and Thermal projects.

About You

• Chartered or Incorporated status with the IMechE is preferred or currently 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 and skills in planning, specification, design, procurement and commissioning of mechanical equipment for energy sector projects.
• Ideally, competent user of 3D modelling software (e.g., Revit or AutoCAD), experience in BIM environments, and experience of hydropower applications. Experience with pump and large-bore valve specification and selection. May also have experience with balance of plant and other systems typical in hydropower applications (e.g., HVAC, cooling water, oil recovery, hydraulic control systems, governors, fire suppression, mechanical services).

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: Friendly and collaborative environment.
• Awards: 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year and top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great Projects across the UK & Ireland in multiple sectors.
• Industry-leading training and development and paid professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees across 450 locations and 6 continents. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We provide solutions that translate clients’ visions into valued outcomes with technical excellence and market insights.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We are committed to accessible recruitment and reasonable adjustments during the process.

For more information on our recruitment process and accessibility, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.