Senior Bearing Engineer
- Hydro Tech Inc.
- Location TBD
- Full-Time
- Salary Range: $110,000 – 140,000 / year (depending on experience)
About Hydro Tech
Hydro Tech is a leader in water-based infrastructure and fluid management solutions, supporting critical hydroelectric and industrial projects across Canada and the United States. We design, install, and maintain systems that ensure efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in complex environments.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Bearing Engineer to join our Bearings division. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with experience in bearing design who thrives in a collaborative, project-driven environment.
You will play a key role in the design, production support, and technical oversight of high-performance bearing systems, working closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure quality, precision, and performance.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Engineering
- Present new concepts or support client meeting with technical aspect
- Design and review bearing drawings prior to customer release
- Conduct research on bearing design, performance, and system feasibility
- Prepare technical reports including performance analysis, inspections, and failure investigations
- Provide technical support to manufacturing, including test witnessing and troubleshootingProject & Supplier Coordination
- Participate in technical project meetings and provide engineering guidance
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure specifications, quality standards, and drawings are met
- Address technical inquiries and support quality assurance processes
Documentation & Quality
- Review “as-built” QA documentation for compliance with project requirements
- Maintain engineering documentation, including revision control
- Support development of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
What You Bring
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Design
- Minimum 5–10+ years of experience in bearing design
Technical Skills
- Strong experience with plain / hydrodynamic bearing design
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Experience with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, SharePoint)
Professional Strengths
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communicate Engineering design or problematic with customers
- Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Can work independently
- Makes technical decisions
- Support or guide others
Working Conditions
- Monday to Friday, 8-hour daytime schedule
- Occasional overtime as required
Why Join Hydro Tech
- Work on impactful hydroelectric and infrastructure projects
- Collaborate with a highly specialized engineering team
- Opportunities for growth across Canada and the U.S.
- Supportive, safety-focused, and team-oriented culture
Apply Today
- If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a growing, innovative organization, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $110,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What industry standards and design codes do you regularly use?
- Have you worked directly with bearing manufacturers or machining shops?
- What QA documentation do you review before release?
- Do you have direct experience designing plain or hydrodynamic bearings?
- Are you willing to travel occasionally to suppliers and customer sites in Canada and the USA?
Experience:
- Hydro Mechanical Engineering: 5 years (required)
- bearing design: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- P.Eng designation (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5Z9
