Heavy Mechanical Engineer (Dams)

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About the role

  • Civil engineer designing mechanical systems that improve operational efficiency for hydroelectric facilities. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable and safe project outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Technical analysis and expert assessment
  • Conduct condition and capacity assessments of heavy mechanical systems for dams and existing hydroelectric facilities
  • Perform technical diagnostics, detailed inspections and expert evaluations of in-service mechanical equipment
  • Assess compliance, safety, reliability and remaining service life of equipment
  • Formulate technical recommendations for refurbishment, code-compliance upgrades or replacement of equipment
  • Design, rehabilitate or replace heavy mechanical equipment
  • Carry out advanced sizing and design calculations (static and dynamic loads, stability, fatigue, wear, in-service behaviour)
  • Participate in preliminary and detailed design, including selection of materials, mechanisms and construction solutions
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical drawings and specifications for tenders, refurbishment works or new installations
  • Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible for membership
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in heavy mechanical engineering, industrial mechanics or dam mechanical systems
  • Significant experience with hydroelectric facilities, dams or hydraulic infrastructure (major asset)
  • Excellent knowledge of standards, codes and best practices applicable to dam mechanical equipment
  • Strong technical judgment, autonomy and ability to address complex engineering problems
  • Excellent command of French, both spoken and written; functional knowledge of English

Benefits

  • Complex, high-value technical mandates for Quebec's hydroelectric fleet
  • Support from an Industrial Mechanical Centre of Excellence, promoting mentoring and knowledge sharing
  • Work environment focused on technical rigour, experience and respect for professional judgment
  • Competitive working conditions and people-centered management

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridQuebecCanada

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