Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

BBA Consultants; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Hybrid schedule

Health & safety focus

Field collaboration

Competitive benefits

Job summary

BBA Consultants in Calgary, AB, Canada is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to support proposals, design, and execution of plant and field projects within energy, carbon capture, and chemical sectors. This role provides exposure to diverse projects and increased client interaction as you coordinate across disciplines.

You will contribute to mechanical and piping design, review plans and calculations, and collaborate with EITs, drafters and technicians.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree and APEGA registration or eligibility.
• 5+ years in mechanical/piping engineering, ideally in energy or industrial projects.
• Experience with mechanical equipment, piping systems, pressure equipment, rotating equipment and plant design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to client relationships by understanding project needs and delivering quality work.
• Participate in conceptual design studies and provide practical technical input.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, and design details.
• Perform engineering calculations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Support preparation of technical reports, tender packages, and specifications.
• Collaborate with EITs, technicians, and drafters by guiding and reviewing work.
• Monitor tasks for scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare datasheets and ensure documentation is complete.
• Occasionally support site activities and contractor supervision.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

APEGA registration or eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Navisworks

AFT Fathom

Caesar II

Job description

Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Calgary, AB, Canada | req2499

Type of position: Regular

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical & PipingEngineer to support proposals, engineering design, and the execution of plantand field projects — primarily within the Energy, Carbon Capture, andChemical sectors. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety oftechnically challenging projects, while gradually taking on more responsibilityin client interaction and project coordination. This role is well-suited for an engineerlooking to deepen their expertise while progressively broadeningresponsibilities. You’ll gain exposure to varied projects, developclient-facing experience, and contribute to a collaborative team working onimpactful projects across Canada’s energy and industrial sectors.

With Us, You Will Have the Opportunity to...

• Contribute to building and maintaining clientrelationships by understanding project needs and delivering quality work.
• Participate in conceptual design studies andbring forward practical technical input.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, anddesign details.
• Perform engineering calculations and ensureaccuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Support the preparation of technical reports,tender packages, and specifications.
• Collaborate with EITs, technicians, and draftersby providing guidance and reviewing work.
• Monitor assigned tasks for compliance with scope,budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare technical datasheets and ensuredocumentation is complete and reliable.
• Occasionally support site activities, includingcontractor supervision.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results Driven
• Desire to motivate and develop the next generation
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Caring mindset that puts people first
• Efficient, both at the office and the work site
• Rigorous and ethical

Your Qualifications:

• Education & Membership: Mechanical Engineering degree and registrationwith APEGA (or eligibility).
• Experience: 5+ years in mechanical/piping engineering,ideally in energy or industrial projects.
• Technical background in mechanical equipment, piping systems, pressure equipment, rotating equipment and industrial plant design.

• Experience working on CAPEX, OPEX, sustaining capital, brownfield, retrofit, debottlenecking, feasibility or detailed engineering mandates.
• Ability to lead the mechanical and piping discipline on projects and coordinate work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to delegate, guide and review the work of junior engineers, EITs, drafters and designers.
• Sound knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including ASME, CSA, API and ABSA requirements, as applicable.
• Ability to prepare and review technical documents, calculations, specifications, datasheets, procurement packages and construction support deliverables.
• Good judgement, autonomy and ability to prioritize technical work according to project risks, budgets and schedules.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills to support collaboration with clients and BBA teams across Canada. French is an asset.
• Available for occasional travel to client sites and BBA offices.
• Asset: Consulting engineering experience.
• Asset: Knowledge of AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Navisworks, AFT Fathom, Caesar II or equivalent tools.

Skills &Attributes:

• Proactive and adaptable, with strongproblem-solving ability.
• Clear communicator with strong teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working independently and takinginitiative.
• Interest in mentoring junior engineers andtechnicians.
• Other Requirements: Available to travel occasionally in Canada andabroad.
• Asset: Bilingual (English and French).

An overview of BBA’s Total Awards:

• Annual premium program for regular employees.
• Access to a time bank.
• Onsite mobility premium.
• Cellphone Program.
• Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance for regular employees.
• Retirement saving plan forregular employees.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Premium offered through the Employee Referral program.

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Interesting growth opportunities to match your technical and leadership ambitions
• A wide playing field, from discipline leadership and project delivery to client interaction and technical development
• Access to experienced mechanical, piping and multidisciplinary experts across Canada
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas, knowledge and lessons learned
• Custom training and development plans, including access to leadership development opportunities
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• Committees involved in important causes: diversity, social commitment, and more
• A growing business with many opportunities
• An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA

AboutBBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.