Mechanical Engineer-Hydro Generators

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of drafting/design tools such as AutoCAD.
  
• Ability to lead, participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  
• Understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
  
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, and other similar material.
  
• Understanding and experience working with FEA, CFD and 3D modeling programs is a plus.
  
• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers/Designers
  
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Experience in powerhouse equipment design, commissioning, and testing, including turbines, governing systems, gates and hoists, trash racks, bulkheads, overhead cranes etc.  
  
• Experience with manufacturing methods, non-destructive examination, and witnessing shop inspections of hydro mechanical equipment.
  
• Hydro engineering experience for hydroelectric power plants and water control structures specifically dams, spillways, intakes and outlets. 
  
• Experience in turbine-generator, valve equipment design. 
  
• Experience performing calculations related to turbine selections, turbine component mechanical design, FEA and fatigue studies, is a plus.
  
• Hydro rehabilitation experience including upgrade planning and design for existing hydro.  
  
• Experience in providing mechanical support for hydroelectric planning / development of planning reports.
  
• Experience in project reports, budget and schedule management and client interaction such as client presentations, scoping and marketing.
  
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication.
  
• Knowledge of power plant Health and Safety requirements and PPE. 
  
• Knowledge of power plant equipment costs, manufacturing lead time and sourcing.
  
• Experience with risk assessment, ranking of alternative, life cycles cost of mechanical equipment.
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required. Master's preferred.
  
• Registered PE, or eligible for PE/P ENG is preferred.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience si required..
  

Typical office environment working with computers.  Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and can involve physically demanding site inspections inside water passages and generating equipment in tight and confined spaces.

Travel typical between 10% - 20% of time

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.

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