Senior Mechanical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a senior mechanical engineer for a hybrid role based in Canada, with in-office work three days per week and remote two days. The role involves development support and owner’s engineer services for electric power projects, including evaluations and design reviews.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in power, strong communication, and expertise in conventional power systems (gas turbines, combined cycles, coal-fired, steam systems, RICE) with readiness to travel within

Qualifications

• This position requires a BSME in mechanical engineering from a CAD/ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience in the electric power industry, including detailed design of mechanical systems for conventional power projects.
• Experience in development support and conceptual design of power projects.
• Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Engineering design reviews and technical due diligence.
• Project development support and conceptual design for conventional power projects.
• Support for economic/cost analyses and contract development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Gas turbines

Combined cycle

Power generation

Technical writing

Project development

Education

BSME in mechanical engineering (ABET/CAAB accredited)

Job description

Description

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Overview:

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services to clients including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. You will also have the opportunity to support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.

Your responsibilities will include engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design. Particular experience in mechanical design of conventional power projects is desired.

You will have the opportunity to travel within North America as well as internationally.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a BSME in mechanical engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background.


• 10 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, including experience in detailed design of the mechanical systems of conventional power projects, specifically:




• Simple cycle gas turbines


• Combined cycle projects


• Coal fired generation,


• Steam systems, or


• Reciprocating engines (RICE)




• Experience in development support and conceptual design of conventional power projects


• Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of conventional power projects is a plus.


• General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.


• General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.


• Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.


• A familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation Range

$130,193 - $179,016

Transparency Statement

This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.