Lead Mechanical Engineer Hydro
Job Summary
The Lead Mechanical Engineer will focus on Hydro Turbine and Generator rehabilitation and new projects within the Fleet Reliability & Operation team. This role provides technical engineering support for site activities, resolves complex issues, and manages service project documentation. The position involves working within a team of skilled engineers to ensure operational efficiency and project success.
Responsibilities
- Assess turbine and generator condition at sites
- Support commissioning, testing, and warranty resolution
- Prepare service project documentation and design specs
- Act as primary site contact for maintenance contracts
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years hydro industry experience
- Hydro turbine and generator design knowledge
- Finite element simulation and metallurgy
- US work authorization
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
Fleet (Engineering support of site activities)
- Conduct site visits to assess existing turbine and/or generator condition and supervise signature tests before disassembly.
- Provide daily phone support to site teams for issue resolution and problem anticipation.
- Recommend additional work scopes upon inspection of components.
- Review and approve site record sheets.
- Manage non-conformity and general issue resolution.
- Provide support during critical project phases and commissioning/test phases.
Reliability
- Resolve issues during the warranty period.
- Provide feedback of experience to the design team.
Operation
- Act as the main site contact for operation and maintenance contracts.
Service
- Prepare design and documentation for service projects, including customer support, condition assessment, spare parts, and unit refurbishment.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the hydro business.
- Unrestricted USA work authorization.
Desired Characteristics:
- Willingness to travel in North America and internationally.
- Ability to work remotely and communicate effectively.
- Creativity, reactivity, and strong priority management skills.
- Knowledge of Hydro Turbine and Generator design and erecting methods.
- PE license is preferred.
- Proficiency in strength of materials calculation, finite element simulation, metallurgy, and welding processes is an asset.