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Job Description

Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to hydropower, dams, navigation and power delivery projects, we design with the next generation in mind. We operate with the strength of a $6B company paired with the agility of a specialized energy group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world's most impactful energy projects-projects vital to both local and global communities.

Your Opportunity

This position will be working in the field of mechanical engineering on water resource projects including power, water, wastewater and light industrial type projects. Candidate shall possess strong computer skills, strong writing and communication skills and shall work well in a team environment. The candidate will work under the direction of 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
• Perform design for the mechanical discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs.
• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of projects under the direction of a senior engineer / designer.
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer / designer.
• Perform calculations to analyze and design individual mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• 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, reports.
• Provide site support for equipment commissioning and testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Qualifications

Education and Experience

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.