Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Summary
The Lead Mechanical Engineer in the Hydro division focuses on turbine and generator rehabilitation and new projects. The role involves fleet reliability support, issue resolution, and site operations management. Candidates will provide technical guidance, conduct site inspections, and ensure project success through proactive collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections and assess turbine/generator conditions.
- Provide technical support and resolution for site issues.
- Manage project documentation and service contract communications.
- Oversee commissioning and testing phases.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years in Hydro industry
- Knowledge of Turbine/Generator design
- Finite element simulation & material strength calculation
- PE license (preferred)
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
Fleet (Engineering support of site activities)
- Conduct site visits to assess the existing turbine and/or generator condition, supervise signature tests on the unit before disassembly at site.
- Daily phone call with site team to answer questions and for problem anticipations.
- Provide additional work recommendation upon dismantling and inspection of existing components.
- Site record sheet review and approval.
- Non-conformity and general issue resolution.
- Conduct site visits during the critical phases of the project.
- Support commissioning and test phase.
Reliability
- Issue resolution during warranty period.
- Provide Feedback of experience to the design team.
Operation
- Main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts.
Service
- Design and related documentation preparation for service projects including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, part refurbishment, partial unit refurbishment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in hydro business.
- Unrestricted USA work authorization.
Desired Characteristics:
- Willingness and ability to travel in North America and around the world.
- Ability to work remotely in a team and communicate effectively.
- Creativity, reactivity, sense of urgency, priority management, proactivity, autonomy, and good communication skills.
- Knowledge on Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods.
- PE license is preferred.
- Knowledge of calculation methods related to the strength of materials, finite element simulation, metallurgy and welding processes are added values.