Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Requisition ID: 97091

Job Category: Energy; Engineering

Location: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

Overview

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, Hatch’s 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries work tirelessly to improve the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Hatch is seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to become part of our Hydropower and Dams team in the Niagara Falls office. 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 dam owners in Ontario, across Canada, and globally.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Lead and manage the process of engineering commitments in accordance with scope, schedule, budget and procedures to ensure successful project completion
• Interface with other engineering disciplines involved in projects, as required
• Take ownership of the high‑level technical deliverables
• Develop preliminary and detailed designs as well as oversee and guide the preparation of mechanical drawings and engineering specifications for construction
• Actively participate in technical design reviews and calculation checks
• Provide mentoring, coaching, technical guidance and quality assurance to other engineers to ensure the technical adequacy of engineering work
• Prepare technical specifications based on inputs 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
• Participate in business development

Qualifications

• 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)
• A minimum of 15 years of professional experience, preferably in rotating equipment
• Experience working on hydropower projects (e.g., 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 the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines
• Experience 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

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

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

We are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities 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.