Mechanical Engineer
Kleinschmidt Associates
Job Description
Kleinschmidt Mechanical Engineer We have a full‑time opening for a Mechanical Engineer to support design and consulting for hydroelectrical power plants out of Halifax, NS or Peterborough, ON. The position requires a hybrid environment with work in the office three days a week. Salary 86,000 – 120,000 CAD per year (based on experience). Responsibilities This position involves a combination of mechanical design tasks, typically dealing with unique design issues for fish passage projects, hydroelectric turbines, gates, trash rakes, hydroelectric balance‑of‑plant retrofits and rehabilitation efforts at existing hydroelectric projects as well as the design of new power stations with a future in customer‑facing consulting work. Qualifications • EIT or P.Eng with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of four years’ experience; three of which must be acceptable and verifiable for the Engineering Board of your province. • Relationship‑focused: Experience developing long‑lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges. Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. • Knowledgeable: Experience with machine design – preferably facility design in oil systems, water pumping systems, piping, or other hydraulic/pneumatic machinery. Must have experience working in an integrated design environment and 3‑D modeling (Revit, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.). Candidates with FEA and/or CFD experience will be preferred. Additional Requirements Must possess permanent authorization to work in Canada.
Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license. Benefits Competitive salary Bonus Program Comprehensive benefits package, including extended healthcare, dental, life and AD&D, and weekly indemnity insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit‑Sharing Plan (DPSP) with matching 10 paid holidays Paid time off Tuition assistance Employee ownership Equal Opportunity Employer Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr