Job 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 Turbines-Generators Systems, supporting some of the largest and most technically complex hydropower projects in Canada and internationally. This role is designed for a seasoned skilled who has spent decades developing deep expertise in turbine-generator technology and now wishes to apply that knowledge at a strategic, advisory, and legacy-building 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 long-term 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 turbine‑generator technology.
- Evaluation of refurbishment, power‑increase (uprating), or replacement options.




- Technical risk identification and mitigation strategies.
- Develop, review, and validate technical specifications, and performance requirements for turbine‑generator systems.
- Coordinate with BoP electrical and mechanical design teams for Turbine‑Generator 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 hold‑point 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

📌 Technical Director (Montreal)
🏢 AtkinsRéalis Canada
📍 Montreal