Lead Ingénieur mécanique - Auxiliaires et régulateurs de vitesse / Lead mechanical engineer - speed governors

About The Role

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and lifecycle support of hydraulic power units and mechanical systems essential to the operation of hydropower plants. This role focuses on the design and coordination of mechanical auxiliaries; particularly pumps, valves, and actuators, used in main inlet valves and speed governors. A strong background in sizing and specifying mechanical equipment such as pumps, accumulators, valves, actuators, and piping is essential. The role also includes providing technical support across the equipment lifecycle, including supply chain, quality assurance, and Construction & Commissioning activities related to hydro generators.

Responsibilities And Activities

• Prepare design calculations, functional notices and technical specifications for purchasing.
• Evaluate offers and design from suppliers (strongly linked to specification and contract) coordinating the technical interface with them.
• Manage drawings (supported by draftsmen) and Bill of Material (BoM)s without supervision.
• Support on his/her scope during its life cycle (purchasing, design, manufacturing, erection, commissioning, and project management).
• Furnish support on technical tendering activities (site survey included).

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (University) in Mechanical Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer in Quebec (OIQ)
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French: The employee will be required to interact fluidly with colleagues in our other facilities across and/or outside of Canada, and who are generally unable to communicate in French and whose language of work is predominantly English.
• 8 years minimum of relevant experience (after graduation)

Required Knowledge And/or Experience

• Experience in sizing and specifying mechanical equipment (e.g. hydraulic power units – pumps, accumulators, valves, actuators, pipes).
• General knowledge of drawing standards and rules
• Pro-activeness, sense of urgency, autonomy

Nice To Have Asset Knowledge

• Knowledge about hydro power plants
• Knowledge on equipment installation and testing

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work in a global matrix team environment
• Availability to travel in North America occasionally, including by plane.

Why Join Us?

• Salaried
• Full range of group insurance
• Telemedicine services
• Defined-contribution pension plan with employer participation
• Personal and family assistance program
• Continuous learning supported with our education assistance program
• Health club reimbursement program
• Flexible hybrid workplace
• Environmentally stimulating based on respect, inclusion, and diversity
• Flexibility and remote work