Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer - Hydroelectricity and Dams

Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer – Hydroelectricity and Dams

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Base pay range: CA$130,000.00/yr – CA$160,000.00/yr

Work with AECOM to deliver infrastructure projects worldwide. Your pay is based on skill and experience.

Job Description

The position can be based in any of our Canadian office locations and is available in a hybrid format. This Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer will design, integrate, and implement major mechanical equipment for hydroelectric power plants and water retention structures for new developments and rehabilitation projects.

The systems involved include gates, stoplogs, trash racks, lifting mechanisms, winches, overhead cranes, material handling systems, and auxiliary equipment.

You will sit on a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians and project managers, working on projects across Canada and occasionally internationally. You will also collaborate with civil, electrical, structural engineers, architects, suppliers and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical reference in heavy mechanical engineering for hydroelectric and dam projects.
• Define design criteria and design bases for mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and codes.
• Perform or supervise calculations, analyses, and equipment selection.
• Prepare, review, and approve technical deliverables such as studies, drawings, tender documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate mechanical activities with other disciplines.
• Conduct site surveys and integrate existing conditions into the design.
• Provide technical support during construction: review of shop drawings, responses to RFIs, inspections, and commissioning.
• Participate in technical meetings with clients, suppliers, and partners.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to meeting schedules, budgets, health, safety and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of specific experience in the design of heavy mechanical equipment for hydroelectric facilities.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for immediate registration.
• Ability to work independently, manage complex assignments and provide sound technical recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the design of heavy mechanical equipment for hydroelectric facilities.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written (for occasional assignments outside Québec).
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit software.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Knowledge of French, both spoken and written.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for obtaining a Canadian work permit is not available for this position.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Production, Distribution, and Engineering

Industries

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