Mechanical Engineer â Hydroelectric Turbines

AECOM; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in hydroelectric turbines in Ottawa. The role involves designing and integrating hydraulic turbines and large-capacity pumps, ensuring the performance and reliability of mechanical systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 6 years of related experience, along with proficiency in French. This full-time position does not offer work permit sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of turbine-generator units.
• Member of the Ordre des ingnieurs du Qubec (OIQ).
• Proficiency in French (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering services regarding turbine and generator components.
• Conducting feasibility studies and preparing technical specifications.
• Monitoring workshop manufacturing and on-site assembly.

Skills

Mechanical Design

System Design

FEA

ASME Codes & Standards

CAD

Mechanical Knowledge

Creo

SolidWorks

Autocad

HVAC Design

Autodesk Inventor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Autocad

Job description

AECOM is looking for a Mechanical Engineer Hydroelectric Turbines with strong experience in the design selection and integration of heavy rotating equipment specifically hydraulic turbines and large-capacity pumps for hydroelectric and pumped storage projects. This position focuses on the performance reliability and operability of mechanical systems in high-energy environments.

The main responsibilities of this position include among others :

• Providing engineering services and advice regarding the design manufacturing and installation of turbine and generator components for new plant construction or refurbishment of units;
• Conducting feasibility studies and preliminary projects for new units and modernization of units including technical audits at plants client needs analysis and report writing;
• Preparing technical specifications for procurement or refurbishment of units;
• Verifying compliance with contractual technical requirements of documentation produced by suppliers such as drawings calculation notes manufacturing procedures purchase specifications assembly procedures etc.;
• Monitoring workshop manufacturing and on-site assembly of units including reviewing non-conformance reports and technical modification requests;
• Selecting optimizing and hydraulically sizing turbines based on curves and tests on reference hydraulic models and witnessing tests on models or prototypes;
• Coordinating mechanical interfaces of turbine-generator units with civil mechanical and electrical works of power plants;
• Carrying out engineering projects for instrumentation modernization of units refurbishment engineering of major unit parts and analysis of power uprating for units;

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

6 years of experience in the design manufacturing and assembly of turbine-generator units

Member of the Ordre des ingnieurs du Qubec (OIQ)

Proficiency in French (spoken and written)

Preferred Qualifications :

12 years of experience in the design manufacturing and assembly of turbine-generator units

Proficiency in English (spoken and written); occasional assignments outside of Quebec

Dynamic self-motivated with initiative and strong team spirit

Thorough organized and efficient

Willing to travel occasionally

Additional Information :

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

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Mechanical Design,System Design,FEA,ASME Codes & Standards,CAD,Mechanical Knowledge,Creo,SolidWorks,Mechanical Engineering,Autocad,HVAC Design,Autodesk Inventor

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1