Mechanical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) - Hydropower

Overview

Stantec is working on many of the world’s largest, complex and most exciting dams and hydro projects. Due to our ongoing success we are rapidly growing and seek a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, working on the design and development of cutting-edge hydropower and pumped storage hydro solutions. It is a great opportunity to join a growing multi-disciplinary team involved in projects such as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales.Responsibilities

Our Mechanical Engineers are responsible for the mechanical engineering elements of solutions and the production of associated outline and detailed designs to support the successful delivery of projects. Stantec is growing the mechanical engineering team and is open to applications from candidates that are passionate about a role in hydropower. Various grades of role are available dependent upon experience and qualifications. The roles would be based within the hydropower team at Stantec but would entail support for projects in other Stantec sectors including Water and Thermal projects.In your role you will work closely with the Client and as part of a multi-disciplined dedicated design group to undertake technical audits, risk evaluations, develop mechanical design and liaise with other technical disciplines at feasibility, outline and detailed stages to produce solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will develop cost-effective solutions and adopt innovative design solutions in accordance with the Client’s requirements.About You

You will be Chartered or Incorporated status with the IMechE is preferred or working towards.Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant subject.Ability to plan and prioritise workload effectively.Experience of design and specification of mechanical systems in an industrial context.Experience with rotating machinery.Knowledge and skills in the planning, specification, design, procurement and commissioning of mechanical equipment for projects in the energy sector.Ideally (but not essential) you will be competent user of 3d modelling software e.g. Revit or AutoCAD, have experience of working within a BIM environment, have experience of hydropower applications. Experience with pump and large-bore valve specification and selection. You may also have experience with balance of plant and other systems typically found in hydropower applications, e.g. HVAC, cooling water, oil recovery, hydraulic control systems, governors, fire suppression, mechanical services.Why Join Us

Our People Culture: We’re proud of our friendly and collaborative environmentAwards: We’re 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year and top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.Flexible working arrangementsGreat Projects in all of our sectors across the UKandIIndustry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptionsAbout Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Business Consulting and Services

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