Technical Director

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Hydropower Electromechanical Engineerfor the position of Technical Directorto 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 professional 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:
• 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:
• Provide independent technical judgment on OEM compliance with specifications, codes, and contractual requirements.

Manufacturing, Testing & Commissioning Support:

• Witness and review factory manufacturing activities, including:
• 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 turbine-generator knowledge gained through decades of industry experience.
• Provide internal technical reviews, lessons-learned sessions, and contribute to technical excellence frameworks within AtkinsRéalis.
• Support the long‐term development of hydropower electromechanical capability across Canada.

Business Development & Strategic Advisory:

• Support business development efforts in the hydropower consultancy space, including:
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, utilities, and asset owners on major capital investments and long‐term asset strategies.
• Contribute to shaping AtkinsRéalis' future hydropower offerings, particularly for national building and energy transition projects.

About you

• 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.
• Experience across multiple project phases.
• Typically 15+ years of progressive experience in hydropower turbine-generator engineering.
• Demonstrated deep expertise in hydro turbine and generator systems.
• Familiarity with international standards and codes.
• Feasibility and conceptual studies.
• Detailed design review.
• Manufacturing oversight.
• Commissioning and performance testing.
• Practical field experience supporting engineering, construction, operations, or maintenance activities is an asset.

Professional Attributes:

• Strong technical judgment and ability to provide clear, defensible expert opinions.
• Comfortable operating in a senior advisory role rather than hands‐on drafting or routine production work.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English; able to explain complex te