Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Hydropower Electromechanical Engineer for the position of Technical Director to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Hydro TurbinesGenerators Systems, supporting some of the largest and most technically complex hydropower projects in Canada and internationally.

This role is designed for a seasoned professional who has spent decades developing deep expertise in turbinegenerator technology and now wishes to apply that knowledge at a strategic, advisory, and legacybuilding level, shaping national infrastructure, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and influencing major capital decisions across the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work within AtkinsRéalis' Owner's Engineer/Independent Engineer/Technical Advisor consultancy framework, supporting projects from early feasibility through commissioning, while contributing to business development and longterm capability building in hydropower.

Your role

Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise:

• Act as a recognized technical authority for hydro turbine and generator systems across AtkinsRéalis hydropower projects.
• Provide expert input during feasibility and concept stages, including:
  • Selection of turbinegenerator technology.
  • Evaluation of refurbishment, powerincrease (uprating), or replacement options.
  • Technical risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Develop, review, and validate technical specifications, and performance requirements for turbinegenerator systems.
• Coordinate with BoP electrical and mechanical design teams for TurbineGenerator integration.

OEM Interface & Engineering Oversight:

• Support OEM prequalification and selection, including technical evaluations and tender assessments.
• Review and comment on OEM engineering deliverables, including:
  • Mechanical and electrical design documents.
  • Performance calculations.
  • Manufacturing drawings.
  • Quality plans and inspection & test plans (ITPs), consistent with the PRIE framework when applicable.
• Provide independent technical judgment on OEM compliance with specifications, codes, and contractual requirements.

Manufacturing, Testing & Commissioning Support:

• Witness and review factory manufacturing activities, including:
  • Key holdpoint inspections.
  • Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
  • Performance and functional testing.
• Support site installation, commissioning, and performance testing, including troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.
  Provide expert input into acceptance, handover, and performance guarantees.

Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer:

• Mentor and coach junior and intermediate engineers, transferring practical turbinegenerator knowledge gained through decades of industry experience.
• Provide internal technical reviews, lessonslearned sessions, and contribute to technical excellence frameworks within AtkinsRéalis.
• Support the longterm development of hydropower electromechanical capability across Canada.

Business Development & Strategic Advisory:

• Support business development efforts in the hydropower consultancy space, including:
  • Technical input to proposals and pursuits.
  • Client presentations and workshops.
  • Earlystage technical advisory engagements.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, utilities, and asset owners on major capital investments and longterm asset strategies.
• Contribute to shaping AtkinsRéalis' future hydropower offerings, particularly for national building and energy transition projects.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electromechanical Engineering (Master's degree considered an asset).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or eligibility for registration.
• Typically 15+ years of progressive experience in hydropower turbinegenerator engineering.

Technical Experience:

• Demonstrated deep expertise in hydro turbine and generator systems.
• Experience across multiple project phases.
• Feasibility and conceptual studies.
• Detailed design review.
• Manufacturing oversight.
• Commissioning and performance testing.
• Familiarity with international standards and codes.

Professional Attributes:

• Strong technical judgment and ability to provide clear, defensible expert opinions.
• Comfortable operating in a senior advisory role rather than handson drafting or routine production work.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English; able to explain complex technical matters to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Genuine interest in mentoring and developing young engineers.

Ideal for Professionals Who Are:

• A senior hydro turbinegenerator consultant/ expert considering their next and most impactful chapter.
• Motivated by legacy projects, mentorship, and national significance, rather than routine execution.

This position requires knowledge of a language other than French, namely English, as it involves collaboration with members of the Canadian or global leadership team located outside Québec.