Job Description

Requisition ID: 169850

Job Level: Mid to Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has an immediate opening for Balance of Plant (BoP) Mechanical Engineer willing to specialize in the fields of Hydropower, Dams and Hydraulic Structures (HDH) to complement the team capabilities in engineering design, planning and coordination for HDH projects. The candidate will work closely within an interdisciplinary team that includes civil, structural, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical engineers, as well as estimators, schedulers and other construction professionals to provide various services to internal groups and clients for HDH projects.

Responsibilities will include HDH project BoP mechanical design and technical support to sub-consultant for BoP mechanical engineering needs, support for design management, support for business development efforts, participation in proposal preparation, contribution to construction estimating, scheduling, and planning efforts. The successful candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm and a focus on collaboration, quality, and safety leadership on projects and pursuits. #LI-LW1

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering\'s Design-Build team is collaborating with clients during all stages of design-build projects to efficiently execute projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multidisciplinary team works together to improve engineering, constructability, schedule, and minimize risk.

Our construction-focused engineering team works collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design and implement solutions that are innovative, constructable, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

On our team, you\'ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America.

With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building retirement saving plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you\'re opening the door to a lifetime of success.

Location

This position will be based out of one of Kiewit\'s major hub locations across Canada (Laval, QC; Saguenay, QC; Oakville, ON; Burnaby, BC) with travel as business necessitates to different project sites and other offices. We do, however, have a local presence in Quebec City, and are also interested in recruiting in this region. Position could qualify for flexible remote work as well based on the candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as project engineer/engineering integrator for the BoP mechanical needs of HDH projects. BoP mechanical services related to hydroelectric generating stations, dams and hydraulic structures may include but are not limited to:

• Piping networks related to the operation of turbine-generator units and generating stations (cooling water, compressed air, drainage, pressurized oil, lubricating oil, domestic water, wastewater, fire protection, etc.);
• HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning);
• Auxiliary mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, fans, air treatment units, oil/water separators, hydraulic units - HPU, valves, bubblers, etc.);
• Lifting equipment for maintenance and servicing (jib cranes, hoists, overhead travelling cranes, lifting accessories, etc.).
• Perform the design, or peer review of sub-consultant work, of various BoP mechanical services, including :

• Calculation and sizing;
• Selection of materials and equipment;
• Preparation of technical specifications;
• Preparation of drawings.
• Participate in the coordination and management of HDH engineering projects;
• Support the HDH business development efforts of Kiewit\'s various Districts across North America;
• Contribute to HDH proposals with scope definition, specification development, drawings and designs;
• Contribute to the development of the HDH engineering team by building internal tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Over 10 years of experience in project design in the mechanical engineering field.
• Valid engineering license in at least one Canadian province. A license to practice in a U.S. state is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Good French and English communication skills.
• Dynamic, autonomous, innovative, customer focus and team spirit.

Other 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.

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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

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