Mechanical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) - Hydropower in Wales

Stantec is working on many of the world’s largest, complex and most exciting dams and hydro projects. 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 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.

Role and Responsibilities

• Our Mechanical Engineers 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.
• 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 you will work closely with the Client and as part of a multi-disciplinary dedicated design group to undertake technical audits, risk evaluations, develop mechanical design and liaise with other technical disciplines at feasibility, outline and detailed stages to produce solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• You will develop cost-effective solutions and adopt innovative design solutions in accordance with the Client’s requirements.

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 competent user of 3D modelling software e.g. Revit or AutoCAD, have experience of working within a BIM environment, have experience of hydropower applications.
• Experience with pump and large-bore valve specification and selection.
• You may also have experience with balance of plant and other systems 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 and Ireland.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.