Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job summary

Support mechanical work across capital projects, OMA programs, and Owner’s Engineer reviews for BC Hydro’s Non-Integrated Areas Planning group. Provide preliminary design, costing, inspection, and troubleshooting for diesel generating station systems, coordinating with operations staff, suppliers, contractors, and consultants.

Job details

Role: Mechanical Engineer Duration: 2026-11-03 - 2027-11-06 Location: Edmonds, BC - 2/3 days per week on site Max INC Rate: $103.11 Max T4 Rate: $85.21/ Overview This role will support the BC Hydro Non-Integrated Areas Planning group in managing an increasing mechanical workload across capital projects, OMA work programs, and Owner’s Engineer review activities. The successful candidate will provide preliminary design, costing, inspection, and troubleshooting expertise for diesel generating station mechanical systems in an electric utility environment. Responsibilities include supporting diesel gensets (50 kW–2.8 MW), engine auxiliary systems, diesel fuel storage and transfer systems, HVAC and fire protection systems, and cranes, hoists, and other lifting devices, while working closely with operations staff, suppliers, contractors, and consultants. Must Have Experience with preliminary design, costing, inspection, and troubleshooting of mechanical systems for diesel generating stations in an electric utility environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with operations staff, suppliers, contractors, and consultants. Experience supporting diesel generation mechanical systems, including diesel gensets, engine auxiliary systems, diesel fuel storage and transfer systems, HVAC and fire protection systems, and lifting equipment. Self-starter with the ability to work independently, identify priorities, and perform effectively with minimal direction. Demonstrated initiative with the ability to proactively identify issues, opportunities, and required actions. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capabilities, particularly when evaluating mechanical systems and technical issues. Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and apply sound judgment to advance work activities. P.Eng and Permit to Practice (can be set up upon offer) Nice to Have Experience with diesel generation systems and related infrastructure. Familiarity with costing, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities associated with power generation assets. Experience using Microsoft Copilot or other AI-enabled productivity tools in a professional environment. Ability to use AutoCAD for conceptual design layouts and preliminary drafting activities.

What you’ll do

Support mechanical work across capital projects, OMA programs, and Owner’s Engineer reviews for BC Hydro’s Non-Integrated Areas Planning group. Provide preliminary design, costing, inspection, and troubleshooting for diesel generating station systems, coordinating with operations staff, suppliers, contractors, and consultants.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience with mechanical systems for diesel generating stations in an electric utility environment, including gensets, auxiliary systems, fuel systems, HVAC, fire protection, and lifting equipment. A P.Eng and Permit to Practice are required, and candidates should be self-directed, proactive, communicative, and effective at troubleshooting in ambiguous environments.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Engineering
• Diesel Generation Systems
• Preliminary Design
• Cost Estimation
• Inspection
• Troubleshooting
• Diesel Gensets
• Engine Auxiliary Systems
• Diesel Fuel Storage And Transfer Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Cranes And Lifting Equipment
• Technical Communication
• Problem-Solving
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Copilot

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy

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