Ingénieur(e), expert aluminium / Engineer – Aluminum Industry Expert

AtkinsRéalis; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Quebec seeks a Senior Engineer to support its industrial projects in the aluminium sector. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, be a member of the OIQ, and possess excellent language skills in French and English. Responsibilities include mentoring teams, participating in technological decisions, and preparing technical specifications. Competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered, along with a hybrid working culture.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in industrial projects.
• Field experience in construction and/or operations is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of various aluminium technologies.
• Expertise in aluminium smelters (Electrolysis, Carbon, Casting) and knowledge of technologies (AP, EGA, Elysis, etc.).
• Field experience (construction and/or operations) in an industrial environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of project execution stages (e.g., FEL according to AACE).
• Knowledge of simulation software (Flexsim, Arena) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and mentor for clients and teams.
• Participate in high-level technological decisions.
• Prepare and supervise plans and specifications.
• Prepare and supervise plans, specifications, mechanical and process details, including design calculations according to relevant standards, codes, and regulations.
• Develop and validate mass balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Supervise the drafting of technical specifications for pre‑purchase and construction.
• Analyze or supervise the analysis of bids and participating in design and risk reviews.
• Providing technical support to engineers and technicians during project execution.

Skills

Expertise in aluminium smelters

Proficiency in French and English

Knowledge of project execution stages

Education

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) member

Tools

Simulation software (Flexsim, Arena)

Job description

Overview

To support its growth, our team is looking to welcome a senior engineer with recognized expertise in the execution of industrial projects in the aluminium sector. You will work within a multidisciplinary team involved in major projects in Quebec and North America, collaborating with key clients such as Rio Tinto, Alcoa, and EGA for smelters, as well as Nouveau Monde Graphite, Glencore Horne Foundry, Galaxy Lithium, or Agnico Eagle in the mining sector.

Our work environment stands out for its dynamism, the diversity of its mandates, and its commitment to career development, supported by an extensive training offering tailored to each person's interests.

Your role

Within the industrial mining projects team, you will report to the Aluminium Team Lead and your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and leader/mentor for internal and external clients, engineers, and technicians.
• Ensue technological watch and sharing new trends and discoveries with the group.
• Participate in high‑level decisions related to technology choices and process optimization.
• Prepare and supervise plans, specifications, mechanical and process details, including design calculations according to relevant standards, codes, and regulations.
• Develop and validate mass balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs), and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Supervise the drafting of technical specifications for pre‑purchase and construction.
• Analyze or supervise the analysis of bids and participating in design and risk reviews.
• Providing technical support to engineers and technicians during project execution.

About You

• 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Possesses excellent command of French and proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Expertise in one or more major sectors of aluminium smelters (Electrolysis, Carbon, Casting) and knowledge of various technologies (AP, EGA, Elysis, etc.).
• Field experience (construction and/or operations) in an industrial environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of project execution stages (e.g., FEL according to AACE).
• Knowledge of simulation software (Flexsim, Arena, etc.) is considered an asset.

Reward & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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