Sr Mechanical Engineer – Substations

Job Title: Sr Mechanical Engineer – Substations

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)
    
Estimated Duration: 24 Months

Our client is a leading energy utility that generates, purchases, distributes and sells electricity. They are currently looking for a Mechanical  Engineer for their Burnaby location.

Overview:

This position is needed to help with an increasing work load in capital project,  OMA work programs and Owners Engineer review work.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project documentation and deliverables in accordance with client project and Engineering Design Practices (i.e. evaluation reports, specifications, proposals, estimates, design basis, calculations, hazard logs, test plans);
• Prepare design work packages including scope, duration, and level of effort estimates;
• Interact with project initiator / requestor / operations personnel to establish and prepare user requirement;
• Work with estimating group to support the preparation of various level estimates, understand the input required and provide it to the estimator;
• Interact with procurement personnel to engage a consultant/contractor. Work with the procurement team from start of procurement process up to signature of the contract;
• Prepare signed/sealed engineering deliverables as a Professional of Record (PoR) in accordance with EGBC and client Design Practices;
• Provide technical assistance and construction support in the field, and undertake field reviews as required by EGBC;
• Design upgrades for mechanical systems using state of the art design tools;
• Act in the role of Owner's Engineer, and efficiently manage working relationships with manufacturers, consultants and project teams ensuring that client's needs are met or exceeded;
• Communicate effectively, be a key contributor in large and small project teams coordinating complex work including planning, estimating and managing resources;
• Provide work leadership and technical direction to junior engineers, technologists, consultants and support staff;
• Review work of the project team and of other consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy and achievement of required results and adherence to engineering good practices and standards;
• Prepare reports detailing condition assessment investigations of facility equipment and systems, evaluation and analysis of the investigation, and recommendations to address any deficiencies found;
• Provide technical guidance during equipment installation and commissioning;
• Prepare or review/accept inspection test plans for factory acceptance test and site acceptance test;
• Prepare commissioning test plans and summary of requirements documentation;
• Perform various engineering calculations (hydraulic calculation, stress analysis, fatigue analysis…)

Experience:
 

• A minimum eight (8) years of experience in a relevant engineering field or equivalent.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• P.Eng
• Expertise in turbines, generator and/or governor systems is being requested for this position.
• Ability to travel across the Province for short and long term assignments
• Ability to find engineering solutions that add value and to reach consensus
• Ability to communicate efficiently including verbal and technical writing in the English language, analytical, interpersonal communications and presentation skills
• Experience in project management including estimating, cost control and project administration;
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and to plan and manage project resources