Mechanical Engineer (Senior, Principal, Senior Principal or Experienced) - Hydropower
Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Stantec is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our hydropower team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on the design and development of cutting-edge hydropower and pumped storage hydro solutions. Projects include Coire Glas (Scotland), Koysha (Ethiopia) and Dinorwig (Wales).
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. In this role you will work closely with the Client 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. The role may support projects in other Stantec sectors including Water and Thermal projects.
About you / Qualifications
* 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.
* Awards: We were 2023 NCE Consultancy of the Year and among the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
* Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Great projects across the UK & Ireland across sectors.
* Industry-leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.
About Stantec
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industries: Business Consulting and Services
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