Mechanical Engineer

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Mechanical Engineer to support design and consulting for hydroelectrical power plants and fish passage facilities out of Halifax, NS. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position requires three days in-office.Salary: 86,000-120,000 CAD /year (based on experience)Who You AreAn EIT or P.Eng with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 4 years' experience; 4 of which must be acceptable and verifiable for the Engineering Board of your province. Experience working with Canadian engineering codes, standards, permitting processes, or regulatory requirements is considered an asset.Relationship-focused: Experience developing long-lasting relationships with clients to assist them in solving complex engineering challenges. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team while applying engineering skills from analysis and design through to construction. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work directly with our senior leaders and will perform meaningful work that focuses on providing practical solutions to complex problems affecting energy, water, and the environment. The successful candidate will also possess strong oral and written communication skills, must be self-motivated and growth oriented.Knowledgeable: The successful candidate will have experience in design, preferably facility design. Must have experience working in an integrated design environment and 3-D modeling (Revit, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.). Hydroelectric design, consulting experience, or construction support while beneficial is not necessary. Candidates with FEA and or CFD experience will be preferred. Additional RequirementsMust possess permanent authorization to work in Canada.Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.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.Discover Your Future at KleinschmidtAt Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes learning and professional development. Our ProcessKleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email. BenefitsCompetitive salaryBonus ProgramComprehensive benefits package, including extended healthcare, dental, life and AD&D, and weekly indemnity insuranceRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP) with matching10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffTuition AssistanceEmployee OwnershipKleinschmidt 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.
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