Mechanical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) – Hydropower & Dams

Job Description

Overview

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 team, working on the design and development of hydropower and pumped storage solutions.

Join a growing multi-disciplinary team involved in projects such as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales.

We have developed a strong reputation within the sector as a leading, progressive and forward-thinking consultancy, focused on delivering high quality outputs to ensure the client achieves their outcomes and business benefits. Read more about our work at; Stantec Hydropower & Dams

Our Mechanical Engineers are responsible for the mechanical engineering elements of solutions and the production of outline and detailed designs to support the successful delivery of projects. Stantec is growing the mechanical engineering team and is open to applications from candidates that are passionate about a role in hydropower. Various grades of role are available dependent upon experience and qualifications. The roles would be based within the hydropower team at Stantec but would entail support for projects in other Stantec sectors including Water and Thermal projects.

In your role you will work closely with the Client as part of a multi-disciplinary dedicated 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.

About You

You will be Chartered or Incorporated status with the IMechE is preferred or working towards. Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject. Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively. Experience of design and specification of mechanical systems in an industrial context. Experience with rotating machinery. Knowledge and skills in the planning, specification, design, procurement and commissioning of mechanical equipment for projects in the energy sector.

Ideally (but not essential) you will be competent user of 3D modelling software e.g. Revit or AutoCAD, have experience of working within a BIM environment, have experience of hydropower applications. Experience with pump and large-bore valve specification and selection. You may also have experience with balance of plant and other systems typically found in hydropower applications, e.g. HVAC, cooling water, oil recovery, hydraulic control systems, governors, fire suppression, mechanical services.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We’re proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects across the UK & Ireland in all sectors
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

See what our Energy team have to say about working at Stantec – Stantec Energy Team Video