Senior Mechanical Engineer

Raise; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Raise seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Power Unit team in the Generation Stations Mechanical Engineering division in Burnaby, BC. The role focuses on turbine, generator, and governor equipment for hydroelectric units, with emphasis on leadership on large capital projects.

You will develop design requirements, coordinate with manufacturers, and provide technical guidance across project lifecycle, including on-site visits.

Qualifications

• Eight years of mechanical engineering experience with hydroelectric generating units.
• Direct experience in hydraulic turbine design, governor systems, and generator mechanics.
• Excellent English communication and technical writing.
• Strong relationship-building with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and mentor engineers and align with EGBC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior mechanical engineering expertise for rotating machinery in hydroelectric projects.
• Lead or work package manage major turbine, generator, and governor capital projects.
• Develop mechanical design requirements and evaluate manufacturer proposals.
• Prepare technical specifications and support procurement activities.
• Provide guidance during construction and commissioning, including site travel.
• Represent Owner’s Engineer and maintain alignment with standards and best practices.
• Identify risks and develop tailored engineering solutions balancing value and risk.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to development of standards and guidelines.

Skills

Rotating machinery

Hydroelectric design

Technical leadership

Project execution

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng and EGBC registration

Engineering licensure awareness

Tools

Engineering standards (ASME/IEEE/IEC/ASTM)

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

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

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 will join our client's 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.

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.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/