Senior Level

Design Engineering

Market: Full Time

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to play a key technical leadership role in the design and delivery of complex hydropower, dam, and hydraulic structure projects across North America.

As a senior member of Kiewit’s Hydropower, Dams, and Hydraulic Structures (HDH) team, you will contribute to the planning and constructable design of mechanical balance‑of‑plant systems for major infrastructure projects, including traditional and pumped‑storage hydropower facilities.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and construction partners while supporting mentorship and technical excellence.

Work on large, complex hydropower and dam projects across Canada and the U.Be part of an integrated design–construction environment with real project impact

Opportunity to mentor engineers and shape technical direction

Our rapidly growing Power district, which includes structural, civil, piping, mechanical, process, process safety, electrical, instrument and control disciplines, is a multi‑faceted division of Kiewit with best‑in‑class technical expertise focused on the EPC delivery model for power facilities.

We offer a variety of engineering services, including owner’s engineering, project development, detailed engineering and design, construction management and plant services. Our engineering teams bring power projects to life across North America in the following areas:

Gas‑fired generation

Environmental retrofits

Water/wastewater

Carbon‑Free - Nuclear

We are a high performing team of engineers and designers that develop projects through the project life‑cycle engaging exciting projects throughout North America. Our staff leads the power markets engineering process and collaborates with Kiewit’s construction teams to approach construction‑driven engineering with a focus on safe, cost‑effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.





At Kiewit, we deliver some of the most challenging and meaningful infrastructure projects in North America. Our integrated design–construction approach allows engineers to see their work built and collaborate directly with construction teams to deliver innovative, practical solutions.

Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered

Occasional travel will be required.

Technical & Project Leadership Serve as a senior mechanical technical resource on hydropower and dam projects, commensurate with experience

Balance of plant (BOP) mechanical systems

Drainage Systems

Interfaces with generating unit mechanical auxiliary systems

Supporting systems for hydromechanical equipment (gates, valves, stoplogs, cranes/hoists)

Large‑diameter piping systems (water, cooling, etc.)

Pipe stress analysis

Generating unit efficiency calculations Ensure designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with project delivery requirements

Support procurement packages and commissioning planning

Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Interface with clients, regulators, subconsultants, and project stakeholders as a senior technical representative.

Project Delivery & Execution Support all phases of project delivery including: Project development and conceptual design

Construction support and field engineering

Commissioning and project closeout Contribute to RFIs, design changes, and field issue resolution





Support business development efforts, including pursuits, technical proposals, and client engagement.

Contribute to the growth and evolution of the HDH practice through strategic initiatives, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

Interest in improving design efficiency through new tools and workflows (including AI‑enabled solutions).

Quality & Safety Lead by example in promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.

Support implementation and continuous improvement of the design quality management system.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Demonstrated experience on hydropower, pumped storage, or large infrastructure projects

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Mechanical system design for power or industrial facilities

Piping design and analysis (including pipe stress)

Experience across multiple project phases (design, construction, commissioning)

Familiarity with EPC, EPCM, or design‑build project delivery models

Willingness to travel periodically to project offices and job sites

Familiarity with refurbishments on operating facilities

Experience working on multidisciplinary teams for large‑scale infrastructure projects.

Commissioning experience for mechanical systems

On‑site construction experience and ability to view design through a constructability lens.

Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Fluent in French an asset

Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work overtime and weekends as required.

170 – 210 K CAD / year

(We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive advantages package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

📌 Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydropower & Dams (Burnaby)
🏢 Kiewit
📍 Burnaby