Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Bakersfield, CA, United States; Hybrid

Stantec is actively seeking Mechanical Engineers with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in hydroelectric turbine and generator projects, dam outlet works, and other large water conveyance projects involving large-diameter valves. This opportunity is open to applicants who are eager to contribute to our dynamic team in the United States.

In this role, you will collaborate with diverse and multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians, delivering technical services to our esteemed clients across government, public, and private sectors. Your primary focus will be on mechanical engineering for rotating machines, specifically for water resource projects. This includes working on a variety of equipment such as conventional hydro Kaplan and Francis units, bulb units, reversible pump-turbines and motor-generators for pumped storage plants, and pumps and motors for power, water, wastewater, and light industrial projects. It also includes a variety of large valve types including isolation, discharge, and pressure relief for related hydropower, dams, and water conveyance projects.

Your Opportunity

We are currently engaged as the Owner’s Consulting Engineer in several hydro and valve projects that include complex scopes ranging from refurbishment, modernization, upgrades, to completely new plants. This offers a wide range of opportunities for a Mechanical Engineer with relevant experience. This is also an exceptional opportunity for a motivated and energetic individual seeking to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. Join us and make a significant contribution to these exciting projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project engineers and project managers to assist in planning, design, CAD drafting/modeling, and preparation of manufacturing plans, bid documents, technical specifications, and capital cost estimates for various engineering projects. 
• Working with clients to identify project goals and priorities and providing strategies and approaches to achieve those objectives. 
• Determining criteria, loads, and boundary conditions for the mechanical design of turbines and/or generators including supporting calculations and design basis documents.
• Utilizing knowledge of appropriate and efficient manufacturing processes. 
• Performing quality control and designing inspection & test plans throughout the manufacturing process of the equipment. 
• Attending and witnessing installation and commissioning of equipment. 
• Performing field measurements and condition assessment of equipment. 
• Identifying deficiencies, performing root cause analyses, and developing options for the remediation of deficiencies. 
• Managing interfaces with the client end users, suppliers of components, tradespeople, and industrial manufacturing engineers. 
• Reviewing commercial contracts for equipment supply & installation. 
• Communicating findings in report and drawing formats. Delivering client presentations. 
• Communicating with other team members and becoming familiar with Stantec standards.

About Us

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

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