Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

Saltworks Technologies: Industrial Water + Lithium; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

RRSP matching

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Education allowance

AI training in engineering

Job summary

Saltworks Technologies in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to lead design and development of advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentored by experienced leaders, while applying your expertise to solve complex challenges.

The role requires a degree in Mechanical or Integrated Engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and P.Eng eligibility.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Integrated Engineering.
• 5+ years engineering experience.
• Registered P.Eng. (or eligibility) through a Canadian regulator.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Plant3D for mechanical/plant design.
• Experience working on plant-scale systems.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, BPVC, CSA B51-14; pipe stress & skidded piping design.
• Familiarity with PLM & ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills; collaborative environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally within North America.

Responsibilities

• Translate process designs into code-compliant, fabrication-ready mechanical systems using SolidWorks, Plant3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks.
• Participate in collaborative design sessions with multidisciplinary teams and identify risks/opportunities.
• Prepare fabrication drawings using GD&T and maintain engineering documentation.
• Support Production with documentation and troubleshooting during design updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of CAD standards, templates, and design practices.
• Take ownership of assigned design tasks and support projects through fabrication and implementation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaborative work style

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Integrated Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Plant 3D

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Saltworks Technologies is a leading Canadian cleantech company solving two of the world’s most pressing challenges: water sustainability and critical minerals supply. We design and build advanced industrial water treatment and lithium refining systems for global leaders in semiconductors, mining, automotive, and industrial processing.

Saltworks is a 2025 Technology Fast 50 company and EY Entrepreneur of the Year award winner. We lead our industry in adopting and developing AI across our products, projects, and operations. Join us and build skills defining the next era of engineering and industrial systems.

The Role

Join our team as an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer and take a leading role in the design and development of our advanced systems. Reporting to the Plant Engineering Team Lead, you’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams, gaining mentorship from experienced leaders while contributing your own expertise. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail‑driven, and thrives on solving complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Translate process designs into code‑compliant, fabrication‑ready mechanical systems using tools such as Plant3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and SolidWorks.
• Participate in collaborative design sessions with multidisciplinary teams, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Prepare fabrication drawings using GD&T and maintain engineering documentation.
• Support Production by providing clear documentation and assisting with troubleshooting and design updates as needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD standards, templates, and design practices.
• Take ownership of assigned design tasks and support projects through fabrication and implementation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical or Integrated Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Registered P.Eng. (or eligibility) through EGBC or another Canadian regulator.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks and/or Plant 3D for mechanical and plant design.
• Experience working on plant‑scale systems.
• Industrial piping design experience and familiarity with ASME B31.3, BPVC, and CSA B51‑14 standards, pipe stress analysis, and skidded piping design.
• Familiarity with industrial plant design and P&IDs.
• Exposure to PLM and ERP systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a desire to work in a highly collaborative engineering environment.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to support hands‑on work as needed.
• Ability to travel occasionally within North America as required.

Nice‑to‑have Experience

• Advanced SolidWorks capabilities (sheet metal, large assemblies, PDM).
• Structural frame or high‑pressure stainless steel piping design.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, RRSP matching, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and an education allowance.
• Culture built on safety, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative, cross‑functional team environment where every member contributes to project outcomes.
• Regular social activities and company events.
• Saltworks is investing intentionally in artificial intelligence for engineering and technical work, providing the training, computational capacity, and practical tools needed to apply AI meaningfully in engineering tasks.

Salary

Negotiable based on your experience, qualifications, and alignment with comparable roles internally.

Location

13800 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC V6W 1A8