Stantec
Mechanical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) - Hydropower & Dams

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The Opportunity
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 as varied and different as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales.
We have developed a strong reputation within the sector as a leading, progressive and forward-thinking consultancy, focused on delivering high quality outputs to ensure the client achieves their outcomes and business benefits. Read more about our work at; Stantec Hydropower & Dams
Our Mechanical Engineer s 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 y ou will work closely with the Client and as part of a multi-disciplined dedicated design group to u ndertake technical audits, risk evaluations, develop mechanical design and liaise with other technical disciplines at feasibility, outline and detailed stages to produce solution s in a timely and cost - effective manner. You will develop cost - effective solutions and adopt innovative design solutions in a ccordance with the Client’s requirements .
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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 c ompetent user of 3d modelling software e.g. Revit or AutoCAD, have e xperience of working within a BIM environment , have e xperience of hydropower applications . Experience with pump and large-bore valve specification and selection . You may also have e xperience with balance of plant and other system 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 environment Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more. Flexible working arrangements Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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.


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