Senior Mechanical Engineer

Ian Martin Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 199,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ian Martin Group is assisting in recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our client’s Power Unit team in Burnaby, BC. The role focuses on rotating equipment for hydroelectric generating units, with broad technical leadership across turbine, generator, and governor systems.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in mechanical engineering for hydroelectric plants, P.Eng, and EGBC registration. We expect strong collaboration with manufacturers, engineers, and project stakeholders, plus travel

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of mechanical engineering experience with hydroelectric generating units.
• Direct experience in hydraulic turbine design, generator design, and governor systems.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, and related hydroelectric standards.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; able to present to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior mechanical engineering expertise for hydroelectric rotating machinery.
• Lead technical efforts on turbine, generator, and governor projects as owner’s engineer.
• Develop mechanical design requirements and specifications for upgrading generating units.
• Evaluate manufacturer proposals and support procurement activities.
• Provide guidance during construction and commissioning, including site travel.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards and safety practices.

Skills

Rotating machinery

Hydroelectric turbines

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Engineering standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng certification

Job description

• Pay Rate: $123.08/hour, depending on experience
• Contract End Date: Oct 28, 2027
• Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Raise is currently hiring a Mechanical Engineer on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada

Note: The primary pay rate is based on the rate for an incorporated contractor who owns their own business. However, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in a T4 arrangement, where applicable.

Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our clients Power Unit team in the Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering division. As Our Client advances an ambitious capital plan, you will work alongside an experienced team on a growing portfolio of large, complex, and technically engaging projects.This position focuses primarily on turbine, generator, and governor mechanical equipment for hydroelectric generating units.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad, demonstrated, senior-level mechanical engineering expertise in rotating machinery for the hydroelectric power industry.
• Brings technical leadership to complex, high-profile, and high-value capital projects, studies, and investigations, delivering solutions that balance technical excellence, risk management, economic value, and the interests of internal and external stakeholders.
• Serves as a technical lead or work package manager for major turbine, generator, and governor capital projects.
• Selects key hydroelectric turbine and generator parameters and develops mechanical design requirements for new and upgraded generating units, optimizing equipment performance, longevity, and lifecycle value.
• Develops mechanical design requirements for governor systems that support reliable generating-unit operation and optimized performance during grid-frequency disturbances and transient events.
• Prepares technical specifications for new and upgraded turbine, generator, and governor equipment; evaluates manufacturer proposals; supports procurement; and leads reviews of manufacturers’ technical submissions.
• Provides technical guidance and leads engineering support for turbine, generator, and governor construction and commissioning activities, including travel to project sites.
• Represents as the Owner’s Engineer, building productive relationships with equipment manufacturers and consultants and reviewing the work of consultants, and contractors to ensure accurate results and alignment with engineering standards and leading practices.
• Proactively identifies problems and risks and develops tailored solutions to complex engineering challenges, balancing value, benefit, and risk for .
• Demonstrates sound judgment and the courage to act, taking professional responsibility for their engineering work and that of their delegates.
• Provides clear, well-supported recommendations to project teams and management on complex project matters.
• Builds a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment and coaches and mentors other engineers.
• Leads and actively contributes to the development of engineering standards, design practices, and guidelines.
• Champions safe work practices and embeds safety by design throughout engineering activities.

Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, with in-depth knowledge of and hands-on experience with hydroelectric generating units.
• Direct experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Hydraulic turbine design, operation, and rehabilitation.
  • Generator mechanical design, bearings, rotating components, and operation.
  • Governor mechanical systems, hydraulics, and control interfaces.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASME, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, and CCH applicable to the design, procurement, installation, testing, and operation of hydroelectric equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication, supported by strong technical writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Proven capability to prepare clear reports/recommendations and present effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities with a track record of establishing trusted partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional engineering practice and EGBC Quality Management Guidelines.
• Proven work leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Preferred / Asset Qualifications
• Experience planning, estimating, and executing engineering scope/work packages for hydroelectric turbine, generator, and governor capital projects.
• Education and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university program recognized by Canadian universities.
• P.Eng and will be required to Provide Proof of Permit to Practice, registered with EGBC when hired

Additional Information

• Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
• Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”.This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.