Hatch · 1 day ago
Heavy Mechanical Lead- Hydropower
Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expHatch is a company passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. They are seeking a Senior Heavy Mechanical Engineer to lead project work, establish equipment requirements, perform analyses, and mentor junior engineers.
Business Development
Responsibilities
Lead the definition of heavy mechanical project scope
Lead the Heavy Mechanical engineering team on projects and ensure delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
Perform equipment/system condition assessments and/or analyses, establish user requirements, analyze functional and performance requirements, define design criteria, and provide input to the design team on layouts and designs (both new and refurbishments)
Prepare engineering calculations such as hydro-mechanical gate/stoplog, guide and hoist equipment sizing, multi-girder bridge, gantry, and monorail crane capacities and design, all while ensuring that analyses satisfy user and system requirements
Prepare technical specifications based on input received from other disciplines
Conduct interface management between related systems and disciplines
Manage and review engineering work packages associated with project deliverables including management of project budgets and schedule
Prepare, review or approve technical deliverables such as equipment specifications, data sheets, calculations, etc
Prepare and contribute to technical memos and reports, within areas of expertise
Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates
Prepare, review, or approve project standard specifications and design criteria
Provide input to 3D models and 2D mechanical drawings
Participate in and contribute to design reviews
Assist in the compilation and delivery of monthly engineering status reports
Assist with technical queries raised during the construction phase
Assist in the commissioning of systems on site as required
Follow company standard quality procedures
Prepare or provide input to proposals in the area of expertise
Qualification
Required
BSc/BEng in mechanical engineering
Registration as a professional engineer in Canada
15 years of project engineering experience in a consulting, manufacturing, or hydroelectric utility environment
Experience in leading/mentoring small and large mechanical teams in multi-disciplinary projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Ability to function with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of industry standards, regulations and codes pertinent to the mechanical engineering discipline, particularly hydraulic gates/stoplogs (and their guides), as well as hoists/cranes
Sound knowledge of engineering management systems, deliverable progress measurement
Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise engineers and designers
Experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
Preferred
Experience in client engagement as a mechanical lead in hydro-mechanical gates and/or hoist/crane projects would be an asset
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Long term career development
Think globally, work locally
Company
Hatch
Hatch is an employee-owned, multidisciplinary professional services firm that delivers a comprehensive array of technical services.
5001-10000 employees
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