Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

An opportunity exists for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join Klohn Crippen Berger’s Power and Transportation Group based in Vancouver. At KCB, the mechanical group focuses primarily on hydroelectric projects. Our recent hydroelectric projects include work on water control gates, large valve, turbines, penstocks and the balance of plant systems for hydroelectric generation stations (piping, pumping, HVAC, drainage). In addition to the hydroelectric projects, we also work with moveable bridges, cranes, and large pumping systems for mining projects.

The KCB mechanical group has several senior engineers with between 15 and 40 years of experience in our industry, as well as several intermediate and junior engineers. The group has enough experience to allow mentorship of career and technical advancement but is small enough that we have a close-knit team who regularly works together.

Typical Projects and Services include:

• Design of new hydroelectric facilities and refurbishments to existing facilities
• Design of large water control gates
• Design of pumping systems, piping, heating, and ventilation systems for hydro and industrial clients
• Preparation of design deliverables (drawings, specs, estimates, schedules, reports, etc.)
• Development of functional requirements for use by electrical staff
• Slurry transport systems and cyclones for domestic and international mining clients
• Conventional and custom mechanical designs and systems for large infrastructure projects

This role will give you the opportunity to:

• Work with diverse teams of multidiscipline engineers, designers and drafters from preliminary investigations and conceptual design through preliminary design, final design and construction

• Be involved with designs of new or refurbishment of overall hydroelectric plants
• Work on facility wide or major component refurbishments for hydroelectric plants, cranes and pumping systems
• Travel within Canada and internationally

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of related design experience

• Professional designation with EGBC or eligibility to apply within the year
• Valid driver’s license

• Strong working knowledge of MSWord, Excel, Mathcad, Revit, Inventor, SolidWorks and hydraulic design software
• Ability to technically review the work of others
• Ability to project manage for a variety of engineering projects.

• Effective verbal and written English communication skills, with demonstrated report writing skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

The salary for this position is $105,000 to $180,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level. In addition to salary total rewards includes:

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• PSMJ’s supported track record of profitability, leading to above average bonus payouts
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and wellness days
• Flexible benefits, including RSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
• Commitment to global ESG standards

We are a global organization committed to employment equity. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com)

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