Senior Hydropower Engineer

AECOM is seeking a Senior Hydropower Engineer to join our growing Water Business Line in Western Canada. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading technical role in the delivery and growth of major hydropower dams and power generation projects across Canada and internationally.

With a proud history spanning over 85 years and thousands of successful projects AECOMs expertise in dams reservoirs hydropower and complex water infrastructure is unmatched. From feasibility studies and rehabilitation programs to detailed design construction support and modernization of critical generating assets we help clients deliver reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of our team you will provide senior technical leadership on some of the most important hydropower projects in the market while helping expand AECOMs growing presence in the sector.

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as Senior Technical Lead Design Manager Project Manager or Owners Engineer on major hydropower and dams projects.
• Lead the planning assessment rehabilitation modernization and delivery of hydroelectric generation facilities including turbines gates penstocks auxiliaries balance of plant systems and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Provide senior engineering oversight for feasibility studies due diligence reviews owners engineer assignments refurbishment programs and new generation developments.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil structural geotechnical electrical mechanical and environmental disciplines to successfully deliver projects.
• Support major pursuits and proposals across Canada and internationally by providing technical strategy project approach development and client engagement support.
• Build strong relationships with clients OEM suppliers contractors utilities developers and strategic partners.
• Support business growth initiatives in the hydropower sector alongside AECOMs Market Sector Lead Hydropower and senior Water leadership.
• Mentor developing engineers and strengthen AECOMs technical hydropower capability in Western Canada.
• Provide site support inspections commissioning oversight constructability input and troubleshooting during execution phases where required.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Civil Electrical Electro-Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• 8 years of relevant hydropower engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in hydroelectric generation projects including rehabilitation upgrades equipment integration or new build facilities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and interacting directly with clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20 years of hydropower industry experience.
• Professional Engineer designation (.) or ability to obtain in Canada within 6 months.
• MBA PMP or equivalent project leadership credentials.
• Extensive experience with turbines governors gates penstocks auxiliaries balance of plant systems and plant modernization.
• Experience across North America and international hydropower markets.
• Strong understanding of utility clients IPPs contractors OEMs and owner-side delivery models.
• Experience on pump storage major rehabilitation and large-scale generation projects.
• Proven track record in technical leadership client development and proposal support.

Additional Information :

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening assessment and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time