Lead Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (Owner's Engineer) to lead mechanical engineering on a major industrial capital project. You will review EPC deliverables, select equipment, and guide technical decisions to meet project goals and reliability targets.

The role collaborates with vendors, operations, and project teams throughout design, procurement, construction, and startup. The position is a 6‑month contract with potential extension or conversion to full‑time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• P.Eng. designation required.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering in heavy industry.
• Experience on large capital projects through detailed engineering and execution.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, CSA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Owner’s Engineer for all mechanical engineering activities.
• Review EPC contractor deliverables and provide technical oversight.
• Evaluate equipment selections: compressors, pumps, vessels, exchangers, piping.
• Support procurement, FAT testing, and vendor interfaces.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to reliability, maintenance strategy, and asset integrity plans.
• Support commissioning, startup, and operations readiness activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (Owner's Engineer) to support a major industrial capital project currently advancing through detailed engineering and execution. Acting as the owner's technical representative, this individual will provide mechanical engineering leadership and oversight, ensuring engineering deliverables, equipment selections, and technical decisions align with project goals, operational requirements, industry standards, and long‑term reliability objectives.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will work closely with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, operations and maintenance teams, and project stakeholders to review designs, support procurement activities, and provide technical guidance throughout engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.

This is an initial 6 month contract opportunity with potential for extension or conversion to full-time. Candidates may be based in Calgary or Regina, with a preference for Regina‑based resources. The role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of four days per week in the office, along with occasional travel for vendor visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner’s Engineer and subject matter expert for all mechanical engineering activities.
• Review and provide technical oversight of EPC contractor deliverables, including:
  • P&IDs
  • Mechanical specifications
  • Equipment data sheets
  • Technical packages
  • Vendor drawings and documentation
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, model reviews, constructability reviews, and multidisciplinary engineering workshops.
• Evaluate major equipment selections, including:
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Pressure vessels
  • Heat exchangers
  • Piping systems
• Support technical bid evaluations and vendor selection processes.
• Review technical queries, change requests, and engineering deviations.
• Interface with equipment suppliers and participate in vendor meetings throughout procurement and manufacturing.
• Review inspection reports and manufacturing progress updates.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities and witness testing at vendor facilities as required.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to develop:
  • Asset care strategies
  • Integrity management plans
  • Reliability and maintenance philosophies
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross‑functional project teams.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Canadian Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience within heavy industrial environments.
• Previous experience supporting large capital projects through detailed engineering and execution phases.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Rotating equipment
  • Static equipment
  • Pressure vessels
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pumps and compressors
  • Piping systems and mechanical design practices
• Experience reviewing and approving engineering contractor deliverables.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (ASME, API, CSA, etc.).
• Experience participating in equipment procurement, vendor reviews, and technical bid evaluations.
• Strong understanding of equipment reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to challenge engineering decisions and offer practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a large project environment.
• Previous Owner's Engineer experience on major industrial projects.
• Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project experience.
• Refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or power generation industry experience.
• Asset integrity, reliability engineering, and maintenance strategy development experience.
• Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and vendor inspection experience.
• EPC project execution experience with large tier 1 engineering firms.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Familiarity with CO₂ compression, transportation, and process equipment systems.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].