Requisition ID: 182128
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewKiewit is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to play a key technical leadership role in the design and delivery of complex hydropower, dam, and hydraulic structure projects across North America.
As a senior member of Kiewit's Hydropower, Dams, and Hydraulic Structures (HDH) team, you will contribute to the planning and constructable design of mechanical balance-of-plant systems for major infrastructure projects, including traditional and pumped-storage hydropower facilities.
You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and construction partners while supporting mentorship and technical excellence.
Location- This position is based out of Oakville, ON or Burnaby, BC.
- Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered
- Occasional travel will be required.
ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Project Leadership
- Serve as a senior mechanical technical resource on hydropower and dam projects, commensurate with experience
- Lead and support the design of:
- Balance of plant (BOP) mechanical systems
- HVAC Systems
- Drainage Systems
- Interfaces with generating unit mechanical auxiliary systems
- Supporting systems for hydromechanical equipment (gates, valves, stoplogs, cranes/hoists)
- Large-diameter piping systems (water, cooling, etc.)
- Process diagrams and instrument selection
- Perform and review:
- Hydraulic calculations
- Heat balancing equations
- Pipe stress analysis
- Equipment sizing and specification
- Generating unit efficiency calculations
- Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with project delivery requirements
- Support procurement packages and commissioning planning
People, Collaboration & Mentorship
- Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, construction personnel, and external design partners.
- Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Interface with clients, regulators, subconsultants, and project stakeholders as a senior technical representative.
Project Delivery & Execution
- Support all phases of project delivery including:
- Project development and conceptual design
- Detailed engineering and design management
- Construction support and field engineering
- Commissioning and project closeout
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts and ensure integration across disciplines
- Contribute to RFIs, design changes, and field issue resolution
Business & Practice Development
- Support business development efforts, including pursuits, technical proposals, and client engagement.
- Contribute to the growth and evolution of the HDH practice through strategic initiatives, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.
- Interest in improving design efficiency through new tools and workflows (including AI-enabled solutions).
Quality & Safety
- Lead by example in promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of the design quality management system.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience (15+ preferred)
- Demonstrated experience on hydropower, pumped storage, or large infrastructure projects
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Canada
- Strong experience with:
- Mechanical system design for power or industrial facilities
- Piping design and analysis (including pipe stress)
- Hydromechanical systems and equipment
- Experience across multiple project phases (design, construction, commissioning)
- Familiarity with EPC, EPCM, or design-build project delivery models
- Willingness to travel periodically to project offices and job sites
Preferred
- Familiarity with refurbishments on operating facilities
- HVAC Design Experience
- Experience working on multidisciplinary teams for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Commissioning experience for mechanical systems
- On-site construction experience and ability to view design through a constructability lens.
- Familiarity with design-build delivery models
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Fluent in French an asset
- P.Eng license in designated province #LI-GH
Working ConditionsOther Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
Base Compensation: 170 - 210 K CAD / year
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
