Senior Hydroelectric Mechanical Engineer – Turbines & Valves

Stantec; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with deep experience in hydroelectric turbines and dam outlet works to join our California team. You will work on rotating machinery for water resource projects, including Kaplan/Francis units, bulb units, and pumped-storage equipment.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform design calculations, and contribute to refurbishment, modernization, and new plant opportunities across public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• CA PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience with hydroelectric projects and water conveyance systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project engineers and managers on planning, design, CAD drafting, and manufacturing plans.
• Identify project goals with clients and develop strategies to meet them.
• Perform calculations and develop design basis documents for turbines/generators.
• Utilize appropriate manufacturing processes and perform quality control.
• Attend installation and commissioning of equipment and prepare client presentations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hydro turbines

Water conveyance

CAD/FEA

Project collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license preferred

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with deep experience in hydroelectric turbines and dam outlet works to join our California team. You will work on rotating machinery for water resource projects, including Kaplan/Francis units, bulb units, and pumped-storage equipment.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perform design calculations, and contribute to refurbishment, modernization, and new plant opportunities across public and private sectors.