Hydro-Mechanical Engineer / Canada

Hydro-Mechanical Engineer - Vancouver, Canada

My client specialises in technical services in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors. They require a Hydro-Mechanical engineer for their operations in Vancouver, Canada.

Role:

* Leading and managing the process of engineering commitments in accordance with scope, schedule, budget and procedures to ensure successful project completion.

* Resolving overall design and project execution issues, as required.

* Interfacing with other engineering disciplines involved in projects, as required

* Developing preliminary and detailed designs as well as overseeing and guiding the preparation of mechanical drawings and engineering specifications for construction

* Being an active participant in technical design reviews and calculation checks

* Maintaining good working relationships with the internal stakeholders, including the management team, and clients

* Establishing and implementing improvements to existing methods, procedures and tool sets

* Managing project resource assignments while ensuring a continuous career development of staff

* Based in Vancouver but willing to provide technical support to other waterpower offices

Requirements:

* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master's an asset.

* A minimum of 8 years of professional experience.

* Design of penstocks (buried penstocks, above ground penstocks and liners)

* Design of gates and mechanical operating systems including (Vertical gates, Radial gates, Bulkheads, Stoplogs & valves)

* Balance of Plant design for hydroelectric facilities including piping and other mechanical systems for turbine generators.

* Hydro turbine design requirements and systems.

* Experience with hoist design (Wire rope hoists, Hydraulic hoists, Gantry cranes)

* Proficiency with Computer Design Tools (Mathcad, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks) will be considered an asset.

* Experience with hydro turbine performance and condition assessments.

* Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs.

* Knowledge of Canadian and provincial codes and standards.

* Solid experience in the preparation of reports and specifications is required.

* Experience in quality assurance inspection of mechanical equipment will be considered an asset.

* Strong client focus and a desire to achieve results including the ability to manage multiple priorities and time lines.

* Registration as a Professional Engineer in BC or other Canadian Province (candidates with strong international experience and eligibility for P. Eng. designation in Canada will be considered)

* Site and commissioning experience will be considered an asset

Location: Vancouver, Canada

If you would like to be considered please send an up to date CV and references to me.

Additionally please feel free to forward to any friends or colleague that be interested in this highly desirable project opportunity.