Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower and Dams

AECOM
Mississauga
Workplace: HybridFull timeCAD 120,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 6-15 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Independent work","Technical recommendations","Verbal communication","Written communication","Mentoring"]

Lead heavy mechanical design for hydropower and dam projects, serving as the senior technical authority for systems such as gates and stoplogs, trash racks, cranes, hoists, winches, and related auxiliary equipment. Establish design criteria and engineering basis, perform engineering calculations and equipment selection, and produce and review technical deliverables from studies and specifications to drawings and contract documents. Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams, support construction with reviews and RFIs, and mentor junior engineers.

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Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower and Dams

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Job Summary

Lead heavy mechanical design for hydropower and dam projects, serving as the senior technical authority for systems such as gates and stoplogs, trash racks, cranes, hoists, winches, and related auxiliary equipment. Establish design criteria and engineering basis, perform engineering calculations and equipment selection, and produce and review technical deliverables from studies and specifications to drawings and contract documents. Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams, support construction with reviews and RFIs, and mentor junior engineers.
Location: Mississauga
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the senior technical lead for heavy mechanical systems on hydropower and dam projects.
  • •Establish design criteria and engineering basis, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • •Perform or oversee engineering calculations, analyses, and equipment selection.
  • •Prepare, review, and approve technical deliverables (studies, drawings, specifications, contract documents, cost estimates).
  • •Coordinate mechanical engineering work with civil, structural, and electrical disciplines and provide construction support (shop drawing reviews, RFIs, site inspections, commissioning).
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 120,000 - 170,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • •Minimum 6 years of experience designing heavy mechanical equipment for hydropower facilities.
  • •Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), or eligible for immediate registration.
  • •Ability to work independently, manage complex assignments, and provide sound technical recommendations.
  • •Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French.
Experience:6-15 yearsHydropowerDamsInfrastructure consultingMechanical engineering
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:Independent workTechnical recommendationsVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentoring
Licenses:Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
Certifications:P.Eng.
Languages:FrenchEnglish
Tech Stack:AutoCADRevit

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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