Stantec is working on many of the world's largest, complex and most exciting dams and hydro projects. Due to our ongoing success we are rapidly growing and seek a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, working on the design and development of cutting-edge hydropower and pumped storage hydro solutions.
It is a great opportunity to join a growing multi-disciplinary team involved in projects as varied and different as Coire Glas in Scotland, Koysha in Ethiopia, and Dinorwig in Wales.
We have developed a strong reputation within the sector as a leading, progressive and forward-thinking consultancy, focused on delivering high quality outputs to ensure the client achieves their outcomes and business benefits. Read more about our work at Stantec Hydropower & Dams.
You will join a growing team of mechanical and electrical engineers working closely with our multi-disciplinary teams. You will design, develop and support the testing of mechanical systems for hydropower and pumped storage hydro projects, including some or all of: turbines, pumps, generators and control systems.
As a Principal, you will take line management responsibility for some members of the team, support business growth and strategy development, and take ownership of project deliverables.
Your role on projects includes traditional advisory, Owner's Engineer, client-facing concept design, contractor-facing detailed design, remediation and troubleshooting, installation support, and Lender's engineer/insurance/due diligence support.
You will be responsible for working and liaising with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners, and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for the projects and community. You will help lead the team, acting as a mentor or guide to less experienced members.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about sustainable energy and eager to make a significant impact in the industry.
About You
- Ideally Chartered or hold Incorporated status with the IMechE, or working towards it.
- Essential experience in mechanical design of hydro and/or pumped storage hydro systems. Experience in other sectors, particularly within Energy and Water, is advantageous.
- Proficient in producing technical specifications, power and energy calculations, schedules, and reports. Familiar with collaborative reviews and design solutions.
- Strong skills in giving technical presentations to clients and design engineers. Active participation in collaborative design discussions and technical workshops.
- Comfortable working within a full 3D environment using appropriate tools to sketch and review models within a common data environment.
- Willingness to travel (potentially UK and international travel).
- Embody and support our values of client focus, designing with community in mind, collaboration, and service excellence.
Why Join us?
- Our People Culture: We're a close-knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
- Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK&I - we want you to be part of it!
- Awards: Stantec was awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and lots more.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Great Projects across all sectors.
- Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds 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.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK& and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
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