Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - Material Handling

Worley; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 102,211 - 150,310; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Vancouver, BC, Canada, is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager to deliver mechanical engineering and project management services within the Mechanical and Materials Handling Group. The successful candidate will lead front-end studies, site inspections, facility layouts, equipment selection, and technical documentation for multidisciplinary projects.

This role is based in Worley’s Vancouver office, with travel to project sites as required and a focus on safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for EGBC registration.
• 5–7 years of mechanical engineering experience in consulting or projects.
• Experience with materials handling systems and port/mining environments.
• Strong project management and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform design of materials handling systems and facilities.
• Develop site layouts, equipment arrangements, and sizing.
• Prepare specifications, scopes of work, and design criteria.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across teams.
• Manage work packages: scope, schedule, deliverables, budget.
• Support proposals, cost estimates and execution strategies.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and promote safety.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Materials Handling

Leadership

Documentation

English Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. or eligible for EGBC registration

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

Worley is currently looking to fill an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager position to provide mechanical engineering and project management services within the Mechanical and Materials Handling Group in the Worley Consulting business.

The successful candidate will support and lead the delivery of mechanical engineering projects, including front-end studies, site inspections, facility layouts, equipment selection, technical documentation, and coordination of engineering deliverables. This role will involve working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

This position will be based in our Vancouver, BC, Canada office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform functional and conceptual design of materials handling systems and mechanical facilities for ports, marine terminals, mining, industrial, and related projects.
• Develop and review site layouts, equipment arrangements, equipment selection, and preliminary equipment sizing.
• Prepare and oversee technical documentation including specifications, scopes of work, design criteria, operational descriptions, reports, and engineering deliverables.
• Perform and/or manage site equipment inspections, load tests, and operational/motion checks.
• Review and coordinate vendor and subcontractor documentation, drawings, and technical submissions.
• Coordinate engineering activities between mechanical, process, civil, structural, electrical, and other project disciplines.
• Support preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, work plans, and project execution strategies.
• Manage engineering work packages including scope, schedule, deliverables, and budget requirements.
• Support contract and cost administration activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Promote and actively support a safety-oriented culture.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Technical And Industry Experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 5 - 7 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, including experience delivering consulting engineering projects.
• Experience with materials handling systems, including conveyors, transfer systems, bulk handling equipment, or related industrial equipment.
• Experience with ports and terminals, mining operations, industrial facilities, or similar environments is considered an asset.
• Experience leading engineering work packages, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and managing project deliverables.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation including specifications, scopes of work, technical reports, and equipment documentation.
• Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

The salary range for this position is $102,211 to $150,310 CAD.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.

Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.