Lead Mechanical Engineer in Toronto

Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid (3+ days/week in office)

Job Type: Full-Time

Travel Requirement: Anticipated to be 10-20%

Join the Future of Reliable Energy! Are you ready to shape the future grid? Hydrostor, a leading energy storage, technology and infrastructure company dedicated to developing utility-scale, long‑duration energy storage solutions, is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Static to join our team in Toronto.

Your Mission:

• Serve as a technical authority for stationary mechanical equipment across our long‑duration energy storage facilities.
• Provide oversight to the mechanical design, specification, and quality of mechanical balance of plant and static systems, including heat exchangers, tanks, piping, and associated stationary equipment.
• Support rotating equipment on an as‑needed basis.
• Act as the mechanical product representative for Hydrostor’s equipment portfolio, ensuring designs are robust, manufacturable, and compliant with applicable codes and standards.
• Initiate and oversee engineering quality control and assurance activities to ensure consistent execution across projects.

Your Day-to-Day Adventures:

• Provide technical oversight to the mechanical design and technical direction for static equipment.
• Develop and maintain mechanical design criteria, specifications, datasheets, drawings, and calculations for stationary equipment.
• Lead mechanical inputs through the full lifecycle, from concept development and FEED through detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Review and approve mechanical deliverables from external engineering partners, vendors, and EPC/Ms.
• Collaborate closely with process, civil, structural, electrical, mining and project engineering teams.
• Provide technical support during procurement, including vendor evaluations, technical bid reviews, and equipment selection.
• Support construction and commissioning by addressing field issues, deviations, and design changes related to stationary equipment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of mechanical standards, lessons learned, and best practices across projects.

Who You Are:

• Experienced mechanical engineer with deep expertise in stationary equipment and balance of plant systems for industrial or energy facilities.
• Confident technical leader who enjoys owning complex mechanical scopes and acting as the final technical authority.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API).
• Proven ability to initiate and oversee engineering quality control and assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What You Bring:

• 12+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in industrial, energy, or power generation facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Deep expertise in stationary/static mechanical equipment.
• Professional Engineering designation (P.E., P.Eng or C.Eng) is considered an asset.

Compensation Details:

• $150,000 – $190,000 base salary
• Discretionary Bonus
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• RRSP Program – with a match!
• Employee Share Option Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer: At Hydrostor, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace, which values diversity, inclusion, and belonging is paramount to our success.