Hydro-Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to hydro projects including refurbishment, modernization and new plants. You will design rotating equipment, perform calculations, and support manufacturing and field activities across domestic and international sites.

The role requires strong CAD/FEA skills, office and field work, and the ability to travel as needed. A PE license is preferred and 5–10 years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree required; PE preferred.
• Strong understanding of hydro mechanical design and calculations.
• Experience with rotating equipment and project coordination is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, CAD drafting and manufacturing plans for hydro projects.
• Communicate with clients and teams to align on goals and priorities.
• Perform design calculations, prepare design bases and boundary conditions for turbines/generators.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical calculations

Project coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Professional engineer license

OSHA/Confined Space training

Tools

CAD

FEA

MS Office

Job description

Your Opportunity

We are currently engaged as the Owner’s Consulting Engineer in several hydro projects that include complex scopes ranging from refurbishment, modernization, upgrades, to completely new plants. This offers a wide range of opportunities for a Mechanical Engineer with relevant experience. This is also an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual seeking to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. Join us and make a significant contribution to these exciting projects.

In this role, you will collaborate with diverse and multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians, delivering technical services to our esteemed clients across government, public, and private sectors. Your primary focus will be on mechanical engineering for rotating machines, specifically for water resource projects. This includes working on a variety of equipment such as conventional hydro Kaplan and Francis units, bulb units, reversible pump-turbines and motor-generators for pumped storage plants, and pumps and motors for power, water, wastewater, and light industrial projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project engineers and project managers to assist in planning, design, CAD drafting/modeling, and preparation of manufacturing plans, bid documents, technical specifications, and capital cost estimates for various engineering projects.
• Working with clients to identify project goals and priorities and providing strategies and approaches to achieve those objectives.
• Determining criteria, loads, and boundary conditions for the mechanical design of turbines and/or generators including supporting calculations and design basis documents.
• Utilizing knowledge of appropriate and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Performing quality control and designing inspection & test plans throughout the manufacturing process of the equipment.
• Attending and witnessing installation and commissioning of equipment.
• Performing field measurements and condition assessment of equipment.
• Identifying deficiencies, performing root cause analyses, and developing options for the remediation of deficiencies.
• Managing interfaces with the client end users, suppliers of components, tradespeople, and industrial manufacturing engineers.
• Reviewing commercial contracts for equipment supply & installation.
• Communicating findings in report and drawing formats. Delivering client presentations.
• Communicating with other team members and becoming familiar with Stantec standards.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities

• Technical Expertise: The role requires a strong understanding of the mechanical design of hydro units. This includes experience with analytical calculations, manufacturing processes, and commercial contracts.
• Software Proficiency: The candidate should be familiar with software used in generator design, including CAD and mechanical/structural FEA programs. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is also required.
• Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills in English are essential. Knowledge of other languages is considered an asset to communicate with international clients and suppliers.
• Organizational Skills: The candidate should have strong organizational and workload management skills. They should be able to identify priorities between multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments to meet project due dates.

Job Requirements

• The ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, climbing up ladders, and crawling in tight spaces. This includes performing site work, such as turbine and generator inspection, which may sometimes be identified as a confined space.
• The capacity to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds, such as a man door.
• Mandatory use of required personal protection equipment (hardhat, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall protection, etc.) for field work.
• The ability and willingness to travel on company business as required for domestic and international assignments. This includes flying and driving to work locations, such as power plants or fabrication shops for meetings, turbine and generator inspections, and plant condition assessments.

Please note that these requirements are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and to maintain the high standard of service that Stantec is known for. We appreciate your understanding and compliance.

Education and Credentials

• Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• Professional engineering license is preferred.
• 5-10 years experience required
• Previous industrial safety training such as Confined Space certification or other OSHA training is a plus, but not required.

Work Environment

• The position is primarily office-based. Preferential locations include Pasadena, CA; Sacramento, CA; Bellevue, WA; Denver, CO; Chicago, IL; Pittsburg, PA; or there is flexibility to consider other U.S. Stantec office locations. Remote work (work-from-home) can be considered.
• There is also an expectation of some field work, which could constitute up to 20% of the role. Location and duration will vary with specific project needs.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. The experience will forever shape your future. #EnergyAccelertaion

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world.Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.