Lead Mechanical Engineer

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career growth opportunities

People-focused culture

Job summary

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer based in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves leading mechanical engineering efforts for various oil and gas projects, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring technical integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, P.Eng. designation, and 12-15 years of experience in mechanical design and project management within EPCM environments. A supportive culture and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of EPCM experience on oil and gas projects.
• Experience in leading mechanical engineering teams.
• Proven ability to track project scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering scope and team delivery.
• Establish design criteria and oversee preparation of specifications.
• Interface with project teams and vendors to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership experience

Technical expertise in mechanical design

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering software/tools for mechanical design

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

Description

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM firm and a recognized leader in oil and gas facility design. We deliver engineering solutions across natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and pipeline projects for many of the largest producers in Canada and internationally.

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with strong technical expertise and leadership capability to guide mechanical design and execution across a diverse portfolio of energy projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead the mechanical team in a multidisciplinary environment, mentor engineers, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable facilities from concept through execution.

Why Join Equinox?

• Meaningful work on conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and gas processing facilities and pipelines
• A people-focused culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability
• Opportunity to lead mechanical engineering teams on complex EPCM projects
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients, facility types, and project phases
• A supportive and flexible work environment focused on long-term career growth

What You’ll Do

As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will own the mechanical engineering scope, schedule, budget and coordination on assigned projects and ensure technical quality and execution excellence.

Technical Leadership

• Establish design criteria and oversee preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings, models, and bills of material
• Specify, evaluate, and select mechanical equipment including packages, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers
• Check and approve mechanical deliverables produced by team members
• Ensure consistency and technical integrity of mechanical designs in accordance with applicable codes, standards and project requirements

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across all project phases including conceptual design, FEED, and detailed engineering, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project delivery
• Lead and supervise mechanical engineers, designers and EITs on project teams
• Coordinate with process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, automation and civil/structural disciplines to deliver integrated designs
• Interface with project team, clients, and vendors to define scope, resolve technical issues, and support procurement processes

Project Execution & Vendor Coordination

• Prepare mechanical scopes of work and technical packages for vendor procurement
• Interface and collaborate with vendors in the procurement of mechanical equipmentReview and approve vendor drawings and data to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with specifications
• Monitor and manage mechanical deliverables, schedules and budgets to support overall project execution

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure mechanical work adheres to the Equinox quality standards
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and regulatory requirements including:
  • ABSA
  • AER
  • OHS
• Provide technical expertise in one or more of the following
  • ASME Section VIII (Pressure Vessels)
  • API (Pumps, Compressors) CSA (Pressure Equipment, etc.)
  • TEMA (Heat Exchangers)
  • ASME B31.3 (Process Piping)
  • Apply NACE standards where required

About You

You are a technically strong mechanical engineer with proven leadership experience in an EPCM environment. You bring:

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 12–15 years of EPCM experience on oil and gas projects with significant experience in a lead role
• Experience in planning and managing the scope, schedule, budget and coordination of project-based work
• Strong experience with package engineering with a background in static and/or rotating equipment
• Experience supporting conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and/or sweet/sour gas projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• A detail, solutions-oriented, and quality-driven approach to engineering delivery

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about technical excellence, enjoy leading teams, and are looking for a place where you can grow your career while shaping innovative energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.