Mechanical Engineer - Generators (Charlotte or Spokane)

Morson Canada; Daajing Giids; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design hydro generator components. The role requires close collaboration with various teams and includes responsibilities for technical design and documentation. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in CAD tools. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Life, disability, and health insurance

401k matching

Annual bonus program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3+ years Engineering experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical components using in-house tools.
• Document proposals, technical reports, and customer manuals.
• Review and approval of mechanical drawings.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

CAD proficiency

Tools

Siemens NX

MS Office suite

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (Hydro Generators)

Number of available positions: 1

Department: Engineering

Supervisor: Mechanical Engineering Team Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC

Date: As soon as possible

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Summary of the role

The open position is for a Mechanical Engineer in the hydro mechanical engineering group. The team is responsible for the design of large hydro generator and turbine components, with a primary focus on U.S. projects. This position includes technical responsibility for the mechanical design during all stages of a project life cycle (proposal, contract design, manufacturing and installation). The unique requirements of each hydro project make this a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate with related skills and experience.

The Mechanical Engineer is expected to work closely with colleagues in the engineering department as well as the project management, manufacturing, and installation teams. Occasional travel to customer locations, project sites or other offices is required.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of mechanical components, using in-house tools or developing calculations as necessary;
• Documentation for proposals (as-required), technical reports, and customer O&M manuals;
• Review and approval of mechanical drawings to ensure contractual and internal requirements are met;
• Creation of engineering instructions that define technical requirements for manufacturing, installation and testing;
• Disposition of non-conformances during manufacturing and installation;
• Review and analysis of site data and testing;
• Creation of engineering documentation supported by designers and drafters.
• Lead design reviews with the aid of the technical subject matter experts;
• Optimization of hydro generator mechanical design, for contracts and studies;
• Provide support manufacturing, workshop testing, installation and commissioning of systems;
• Participate in problem solving and root cause identification;
• Participate in the planning of engineering activities related to the portfolio of projects on which he/she is assigned and report progress to internal project team;

What do we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
• 401k matching;
• Hybrid work mode;
• Annual bonus program;
• Employee assistance program;
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Engineering experience.
• Ability to read and understand contracts requiring close attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, initiative & creativity.
• Ability to work with people in a team environment.
• Manufacturing experience (welding, machining and/or casting) and site experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Solutions focused while managing the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• CAD proficiency (Siemens NX preferred).
• Knowledge of MS Office suite, and relevant IT tools.
• 10-15% travel domestically and abroad as required.