Stantec

Mechanical Engineer

Stantec

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Alabama, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio

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Salary

💰 $82,600 - $119,800 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • This position will be working in the field of mechanical engineering on water resource projects including power, water, wastewater and light industrial type projects.
  • Candidate shall possess strong computer skills, strong writing and communication skills and shall work well in a team environment.
  • The candidate will work under the direction of senior level engineers and will work on multidisciplinary projects.
  • The projects will include new development, modernization, and rehabilitation of hydro-mechanical equipment for hydropower and other water resource projects.
  • This position is on our turbine team, with a focus on hydraulic turbines, speed governing systems, synchronous generators, turbine shut-off valves and ancillary equipment, as well as coordination with water, oil and air balance of plant mechanical systems.
  • The position requires some travel.
  • Conduct interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
  • Perform design for the mechanical discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs.
  • Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of projects under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.
  • Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer.
  • Perform calculations to analyze and design individual mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
  • Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
  • Perform planning studies, detailed analyses and designs, and construction services related to hydro-mechanical equipment associated with hydroelectric power plants for various domestic and international projects.
  • Prepare technical specifications related to procurement, design, and installation of turbine-generators and auxiliary systems, inlet valves, pressure relief valves, plant systems.
  • Perform procurement analysis and design review of hydro-mechanical systems including hydraulic turbines, speed governing systems, turbine shut-off valves and synchronous generators.
  • Perform condition assessment of power plant mechanical equipment, including turbines, generators, and ancillary equipment.
  • Perform risk assessment, ranking and life cycle costing of mechanical equipment replacement, repair and rehabilitation.
  • Perform technical reviews of vendor drawings, calculations, procedures, reports.
  • Provide site support for equipment commissioning and testing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Master's preferred. PE preferred.
  • Minimum of 3-7 years of experience.
  • Typical office environment working with computers.
  • Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather and can involve physically demanding site inspections inside water passages and generating equipment in tight and confined spaces.
  • Travel typical between 10% - 20% of time