Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower and Dams

AECOM
Edmonton
Workplace: HybridFull timeCAD 120,000 - 170,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Organizational skills","Independent work","Technical recommendations","Mentoring"]

Lead heavy mechanical engineering for hydropower and dam projects, serving as the senior technical authority for systems such as gates and stoplogs, trash racks, hoisting mechanisms, and cranes. Establish design criteria and engineering bases, run calculations and equipment selection, and produce and approve technical deliverables. Coordinate across civil, structural, and electrical disciplines, support construction with RFIs and reviews, and mentor junior engineers while delivering on schedule, budget, quality, and H&S goals.

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Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer – Hydropower and Dams

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Job Summary

Lead heavy mechanical engineering for hydropower and dam projects, serving as the senior technical authority for systems such as gates and stoplogs, trash racks, hoisting mechanisms, and cranes. Establish design criteria and engineering bases, run calculations and equipment selection, and produce and approve technical deliverables. Coordinate across civil, structural, and electrical disciplines, support construction with RFIs and reviews, and mentor junior engineers while delivering on schedule, budget, quality, and H&S goals.
Location: Edmonton
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 and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • •Perform or oversee engineering calculations, analyses, and equipment selection.
  • •Prepare, review, and approve technical deliverables including studies, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and cost estimates.
  • •Coordinate mechanical engineering with civil, structural, and electrical disciplines and provide construction support through reviews, RFIs, site inspections, and commissioning.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 120,000 - 170,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • •6+ years of experience designing heavy mechanical equipment for hydropower facilities.
  • •Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with 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+ years
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationOrganizational skillsIndependent workTechnical recommendationsMentoring
Licenses:P.Eng.Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
Languages:EnglishFrench
Tech Stack:AutoCADRevit

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

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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