Power engineer Jobs in Thorold, ON

Requisition ID: 96999

Job Category: Energy

Location: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

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We are seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to become part of our Hydropower and Dams team in our Niagara Falls office. This is a position for which your focus will be to support and execute hydro and dam-related projects and ensure technical excellence within the existing team. You will be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team providing engineering services to large and small hydropower and dams owners in Ontario, across Canada, and globally.

In the Niagara Falls office you will have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting hydropower and dam projects worldwide. You will be part of a Hydropower team that includes experts that are respected and recognized across the industry, and you can spend your out of office life in a beautiful small city, rich with activities that draw millions of visitors every year to the falls and to the local theatre, music festivals, concerts and fine dining. Niagara Falls is just a quick drive to Ontario’s wine country and the Toronto/Mississauga area and allows easy access to the state of New York in the US.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform system analyses, establish user requirements, analyze system functional and performance requirements, define design criteria, and provide input to the design team on layouts and designs
• Leading and managing the process of engineering commitments in accordance with scope, schedule, budget and procedures to ensure successful project completion
• Interfacing with other engineering disciplines involved in projects, as required
• Taking ownership of the high level technical deliverables
• Developing preliminary and detailed designs as well as overseeing and guiding the preparation of mechanical drawings and engineering specifications for construction
• Being an active participant in technical design reviews and calculation checks
• Providing mentoring, coaching, technical guidance and quality assurance to other engineers in order to ensure the technical adequacy of engineering work
• Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines
• Manage and review engineering work packages associated with project deliverables including management of project budgets and schedule
• Prepare, review or approve technical deliverables such as equipment designs, specifications, data sheets, calculations, etc.
• Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise
• Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates
• Prepare, review or approve project standard specifications and design criteria
• Provide input to 3D models and 2D mechanical drawings
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews
• Assist in the commissioning of systems on site as required
• Follow company standard quality procedures
• Prepare or provide input to proposals in the area of expertise

You bring to the role:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering would be considered an asset
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Ontario or other Canadian Province (candidates with strong international experience and eligibility for P Eng. designation in Canada will be considered)
• Experience working on hydropower projects (i.e., dams and gates) nice to have
• Proficiency with Computer Design Tools (Mathcad, AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks) will be considered an asset
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs
• Knowledge of Canadian and provincial codes and standards
• Strong client focus and a desire to achieve results including the ability to manage multiple priorities and time lines
• Experience in leading small and large mechanical teams in multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Ability to function with minimal supervision
• Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise engineers and designers

Base salary range: $115,000 - $165,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Why join us?

• Work with to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting to develop innovative solutions

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the of the in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.