Senior Mechanical Engineer, Hydroelectric & Turbomachinery

Stantec; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer for hydroelectric projects in the United States. The role focuses on rotating machinery and water conveyance, with work spanning design, analysis, and client collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring extensive turbine/generator knowledge, CAD/FEA proficiency, and the ability to travel for field inspections and commissioning. Pasadena/LA area roles are expected with field time up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree and professional experience in hydroelectric projects.
• California professional engineer license preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience with rotating machinery and water conveyance installations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to plan, design, CAD drafting, and prepare manufacturing plans and specs.
• Identify project goals with clients and propose strategies to meet objectives.
• Determine design criteria, loads, and boundary conditions for turbine/generator equipment.
• Review manufacturing processes and perform inspections and test planning.
• Attend installation and commissioning activities and perform field measurements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Turbine/Generator

CAD drafting

FEA software

Project coordination

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

PE license preferred

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

MS Office

Job description

Stantec seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer for hydroelectric projects in the United States. The role focuses on rotating machinery and water conveyance, with work spanning design, analysis, and client collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring extensive turbine/generator knowledge, CAD/FEA proficiency, and the ability to travel for field inspections and commissioning. Pasadena/LA area roles are expected with field time up to 20%.