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

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 multidisciplinary team involved in projects as varied and different as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales.

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. 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 role 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‑disciplined 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

• Chartered or Incorporated status with the IMechE 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) competent user of 3D modelling software e.g. Revit or AutoCAD, experience of working within a BIM environment, 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.
• Awards: We're the 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year and top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• 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 & Ireland.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to making it accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.