Hydro-Mechanical Engineer - Remote & Field-Ready

Stantec; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on rotating hydro machinery for water-resource projects. You will collaborate with diverse engineering teams on planning, design, CAD drafting, manufacturing documents, and client-ready specifications for turbines, pumps, and generators.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and PE is preferred. Some field work and up to 20% travel are expected, with remote work considered for certain

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree is required.
• Professional engineering license is preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering for hydro projects.
• Safety training such as Confined Space is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team on planning, design, CAD drafting, and preparing manufacturing plans and technical specifications.
• Identify project goals with clients and propose strategies to meet them.
• Determine criteria, loads and boundary conditions for turbine/generator designs and perform supporting calculations.
• Ensure quality control and design inspection/test plans during manufacturing.
• Participate in installation and commissioning of equipment and perform field measurements.
• Communicate findings through reports and client presentations.

Skills

Mechanical design of hydro units

CAD

FEA

English communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Professional engineering license preferred

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

MS Office

Job description

Stantec in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on rotating hydro machinery for water-resource projects. You will collaborate with diverse engineering teams on planning, design, CAD drafting, manufacturing documents, and client-ready specifications for turbines, pumps, and generators.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience, a Mechanical Engineering degree, and PE is preferred. Some field work and up to 20% travel are expected, with remote work considered for certain