Mechanical Engineer

Kleinschmidt Group • Beechville, NS

134d • CA$86,000 - CA$120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• EIT or P.Eng with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years' experience, with 4 of those years being acceptable and verifiable for the Engineering Board of your province.
• Experience in design, preferably facility design.
• Experience working in an integrated design environment and 3-D modeling (Revit, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and growth oriented.
• Permanent authorization to work in Canada.
• Willingness to travel.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Canadian engineering codes, standards, permitting processes, or regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Hydroelectric design, consulting experience, or construction support.
• FEA and or CFD experience.

Responsibilities

• Support design and consulting for hydroelectrical power plants and fish passage facilities.
• Assist clients in solving complex engineering challenges.
• Work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Apply engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction.
• Perform meaningful work that focuses on providing practical solutions to complex problems affecting energy, water, and the environment.
• Engage in customer-facing consulting work.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level