Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Mechanical Designer - Hydroelectric Facilities

Full-time

AECOM



Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description



Working closely with the Mechanical Engineering team, the Mechanical Designer contributes to the design, integration, and drafting of mechanical equipment and systems for hydroelectric facilities, supporting both new construction projects and the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. Projects primarily involve heavy mechanical equipment, including gates, hoists, and auxiliary piping systems (water, air, and oil).

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the design and development of mechanical solutions tailored to project requirements;
  • Prepare detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using computer-aided design (CAD) software;
  • Produce general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, and required technical documentation;
  • Develop material take-offs and contribute to the preparation of technical specifications;
  • Coordinate technical activities with other disciplines, including civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation & controls;
  • Participate in the review and validation of technical deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements;
  • Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases, as required

Qualifications



Required

Qualifications

  • College diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field;
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience;
  • Strong proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Preferred

Qualifications

  • Experience with Revit 3D is considered an asset;
  • Bilingual in French and English is an asset.
  • Ability to understand and meet project objectives related to cost, quality, and schedule;
  • Strong initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently;
  • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with project stakeholders.

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.  To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Vacancy posted 8 hours ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Mechanical Designer - Hydroelectric Facilities in Halifax, NS vacancy
  •  ...to the Operations Manager, the principal duties of the Building/Facilities maintenance Technician is to conduct general building...  ...response time policy. Skills & Abilities: Ability to read mechanical, electrical and control drawings; knowledge of building automation... 
    Facilities
    Full time
    Contract work
    Part time
    For contractors
    Local area

    Dexterra Inc

    Halifax, NS
    15 hours ago
  •  ...consideration will be contacted.   Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI, is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Immediate start

    Carrières Ainsworth

    Halifax, NS
    15 hours ago
  •  ...the job of Project Engineer (Treatment Facilities / Process Engineering) . It is a regular...  ...project management services (i.e., planning, design and construction management) for a wide...  ...-secondary degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, process or environmental).... 
    Facilities
    Long term contract
    Permanent employment
    Full time

    Halifax Water

    Halifax, NS
    10 days ago
  •  ...an even greater impact: safer, cleaner, more efficient, better designed, and more sustainable. Our sensibilities and principles are rooted...  ...team. This role provides our customers with solutions to their facility services needs by offering industry-leading products and hands-on... 
    Facilities
    Full time
    Local area
    Shift work
    Day shift

    Cintas

    Halifax, NS
    4 hours ago
  •  ...across the maritime and logistics industry. Our platform, OCIANA, is designed to save lives, energy and the environment on a global scale...  ...Working closely with the Product and Engineering Teams, the Product Designer will help determine functional UI and UX requirements, creating... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Global Spatial Technology Solutions

    Halifax, NS
    15 hours ago
  •  ...not defined by your role. Position Overview The maintenance mechanic will be expected to work under minimum supervision, and with a...  ...successfully complete a “Class B” Boom Truck Operators License at a facility recognized by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour. To reach... 
    Facilities

    IMP Aerospace & Defence

    Halifax, NS
    7 days ago
  • WHO ARE WE? Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities available at any given time. We strive to provide our employees...
    Facilities
    Long term contract
    Full time
    Contract work
    Part time
    Work at office
    Local area
    Night shift
    1 day per week

    Dexterra Facilities Management

    Halifax, NS
    2 days ago
  • Requisition ID: 101205  Job Category:  Engineering  Location:  Halifax, NS, Canada  Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy...
    Long term contract
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Hatch

    Halifax, NS
    4 hours ago
  • $36.36 per hour

     ...Date Posted: August 28th, 2026 Posting Deadline: September 11th, 2026 Department: Facilities Management Type of Employment: Casual Rate of Pay: $36.36 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated... 
    Facilities
    Hourly pay
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Casual work

    Saint Mary’s University

    Halifax, NS
    7 days ago
  •  ...something we're truly proud of: Work That Matters, People Who Care. We are seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor – Event Facilities Services to lead frontline cleaning teams supporting a busy convention centre and/or arena environment. This role is ideal for a... 
    Facilities
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Part time
    Internship
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Night shift
    Afternoon shift
    1 day per week

    Dexterra

    Halifax, NS
    15 days ago
  •  ...maintenance bases across the country—including our Heavy Maintenance facility in Halifax and Line Maintenance bases in Toronto, Montreal,...  ...your future with our competitive defined contribution pension plan designed to support long-term financial well-being. Benefit from a... 
    Facilities
    Hourly pay
    Long term contract
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Apprenticeship
    Shift work

    Jazz Aviation LP

    Halifax, NS
    8 days ago
  • $23.21 per hour

     ...Date Posted: August 28th, 2026 Posting Deadline: September 11th, 2026 Department: Facilities Management Type of Employment: Casual Rate of Pay: $23.21 per hour + 4% in lieu of vacation At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated... 
    Facilities
    Hourly pay
    Remplacement
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Casual work
    Shift work

    Saint Mary’s University

    Halifax, NS
    7 days ago
  •  ...Job Responsibility: Designated office: Eastlink 6080 Young Street Halifax, NS This position is: On-site - working all 5 days per week...  ...the application process. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Design Manager, the System Designer is responsible for the design and implementation... 
    For contractors
    Work at office

    Eastlink

    Halifax, NS
    9 days ago
  •  ...for you! Hatch is currently seeking a Senior Civil Structural Designer to join our growing Infrastructure team. Reporting to the Lead...  ...Participate in the design of infrastructure and industrial facilities, including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, pump stations, water... 
    Facilities
    Long term contract
    Internship
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Hatch

    Halifax, NS
    6 days ago
  • $21.54 per hour

     ...Date Posted: September 2nd, 2026 Posting Deadline: September 16th, 2026 Department: Facilities Management Type of Employment: Contract running to March 31st, 2027, Full-time, Evenings Group Affiliation: Bargaining Unit 179, ($21.54 per hour) At Saint Mary's... 
    Facilities
    Hourly pay
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Monday to friday
    Afternoon shift

    Saint Mary’s University

    Halifax, NS
    2 days ago
  • $70k - $135k per year

     ...Position Description: CGI is seeking a Senior Data Modeller / Data Product Designer to design end-to-end data structures across our Payments data ecosystem from MongoDB-based transactional Operational Data Stores (ODS) through to Azure Databricks curated data products.... 
    Full time

    CGI

    Halifax, NS
    2 days ago
  • $25 - $35 per hour

    Truck Trailer Mechanic BTT Services Limited Location Halifax, NS Salary 25.00 to 35.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week Full time Flexible hours Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits Languages English Education No degree,... 
    Hourly pay
    Full time
    Immediate start
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    BTT Services Limited

    Halifax, NS
    more than 2 months ago
  • $90k per year

    Digital Media Designer Scotia Assist Incorporated Location Halifax, NS Salary 90,000 annually / 37.5 hours per week Full time Day Starts as soon as possible In-house position at the agency Languages English Education Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Web page... 
    Full time
    Immediate start
    Remote work

    Scotia Assist Incorporated

    Halifax, NS
    more than 2 months ago
  • $80.46k - $98.34k per year

     ...Senior Constructive Designer (Permanent) Victoria, BC or Ottawa, ON or Halifax, NS Expected Salary: $80,458 to $98,337 To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity... 
    Permanent employment
    Traineeship
    For subcontractor
    Internship

    Babcock

    Halifax, NS
    22 days ago
  • $135k - $180k per year

     ...relationships, and to perform technical design for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources...  ...coordinating with hydrology/hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and geotechnical engineers...  ...of hydroelectric and fisheries related facilities, incorporating the skills of civil, structural... 
    Facilities
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    For contractors

    Kleinschmidt Group

    Halifax, NS
    5 hours ago
  •  ...Systems Engineer at our sonar engineering facility plays an integral role from the outset of...  ...maintaining requirements throughout the design and testing phases, and leading testing and...  ..., including hydrodynamics engineering, mechanical handling and towing systems, power electronics... 
    Facilities
    Long term contract
    Full time
    Internship

    GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.

    Halifax, NS
    15 hours ago
  •  ...and operating sonar systems at local test facilities and offsite on customer vessels. The...  ...delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art...  ...experience operating and/or commissioning electro-mechanical equipment. Experience in a marine setting... 
    Facilities
    Long term contract
    Full time
    For subcontractor
    Internship
    Local area
    Remote work
    Overseas

    GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.

    Halifax, NS
    8 hours ago
  •  ...expenditures, and equipment availability. Supervision and mentorship of mechanical crews, including participation in apprenticeship development...  .... Post-secondary education from a recognized post-secondary facility in the Heavy Equipment field. Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic... 
    Facilities
    Full time
    For contractors
    Apprenticeship
    Internship
    Work at office
    Immediate start
    Remote work
    Shift work

    Nuna Group of Companies

    Halifax, NS
    4 days ago
  •  ...team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital...  ...wide range of projects involving hydroelectric generating stations, pumped-storage hydropower facilities, dams, and hydraulic structures...  ...studies, preliminary design, and detailed engineering for hydropower... 
    Facilities
    Full time
    Work at office
    Worldwide

    AECOM

    Halifax, NS
    11 days ago
  •  ...services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the...  ...day will look like Project Management & Design Preliminary design, detailed design and...  ...succeed ~ A degree in environmental, civil, mechanical or chemical engineering. ~ Licensed to... 
    Facilities
    Full time
    Contract work
    For subcontractor
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Dillon Consulting Limited

    Halifax, NS
    4 days ago
  • $115k - $160k per year

    Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Mid-Level Structural Engineer to perform technical design and support hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects out of our Halifax, Nova Scotia or Peterborough, Ontario offices with the opportunity to serve in technical... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Work at office

    Kleinschmidt Group

    Halifax, NS
    5 hours ago
  •  ...seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Canada (Ontario or Halifax) to manage projects, lead client relationships, and perform design for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources work. The role supports a hybrid work arrangement and requires a P.Eng with 10+ years in... 

    Wainbee

    Halifax, NS
    2 days ago
  •  ...delivery, from concept development and detailed design through construction support and...  ...multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, process, and instrumentation disciplines...  ..., distribution systems, industrial facilities, and engineering design processes.... 
    Facilities
    Long term contract
    For contractors
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Hatch

    Halifax, NS
    8 days ago
  •  ...plants, telecommunication complexes, institutional and commercial facilities, etc. We are proud to employ a diverse team of professionals...  ...follow technical drawings and manufacturer documentation Strong mechanical and basic electrical aptitude would be preferred.... 
    Facilities
    Full time
    Immediate start

    D&L Engineering Sales Limited

    Halifax, NS
    2 days ago
  •  ...everything you need to know about brewing, steaming, and espresso mechanics. What matters most is your energy, team spirit, and passion for...  ...proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united... 
    Facilities
    Local area

    Aramark

    Halifax, NS
    4 hours ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Mechanical Designer - Hydroelectric Facilities. Be the first to apply!