Mechanical Engineer - Hydro Generator & Turbine Components (Charlotte or Spokane)

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

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their hydro mechanical engineering group. Responsibilities include optimizing turbine design, analyzing mechanical components, and documenting technical reports. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and five years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits including insurance and profit sharing.

Benefits

Life and disability insurance

401k matching

Annual profit sharing bonus program

Employee assistance program

Individualized training and career plan

Qualifications

• Five years in refurbishment or design of hydroelectric turbines or large steel fabrications.
• Manufacturing experience (welding, machining and/or casting) and site experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Optimize hydro turbine mechanical design for proposals and contracts.
• Analyze mechanical components using in-house tools.
• Document technical reports and customer manuals.
• Review mechanical drawings to meet requirements.
• Create engineering instructions for manufacturing and installation.
• Support manufacturing and installation processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Solution-oriented

Creativity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

CAD proficiency (Siemens NX preferred)

MS Office suite

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Number of available positions: 1

Department: Engineering

Supervisor: Mechanical Team Lead

Location: Charlotte, NC

Date: As soon as possible

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 Andritz offices is required.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role:

• Optimization of hydro turbine mechanical design, for proposals, contracts and studies;
• Analysis of mechanical components, using in-house tools or developing calculations as necessary;
• Documentation for proposals, 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 and calibration of design tools.
• Lead design reviews with the aid of the technical subject matter experts;
• 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;

Why do you fit the profile? Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well with our client.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• Professional Engineer license preferred;
• Five (5) years in refurbishment or design of hydroelectric turbines or in design and repair of large steel fabrications;
• 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 required (Siemens NX preferred)
• Knowledge of MS Office suite, and relevant IT tools;
• 10-15% travel domestically and abroad as required;

What do we offer

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