Lead Mechanical Engineer (Pipelines)

Ausenco; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco in Vancouver is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Pipelines Business line. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and act as mechanical lead for projects, coordinating deliverables and guiding design decisions.

The role requires 15+ years in engineering with 5+ years in leadership, experience in consulting or facilities, and comfort with a hybrid (3 office days, 2 home) schedule and 10–20% travel.

Qualifications

• 15+ years engineering experience.
• 5+ years in leadership or supervisory role leading mechanical project teams.
• Experience in consulting, production facilities, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for design and development of equipment and mechanical systems.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and designers.
• Act as mechanical technical lead for projects and track team workload.
• Prepare reports, specifications, and technical documents.
• Collaborate in multi-discipline teams and contribute to project delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Engineering calculation & modeling tools

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments.Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

Our team is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Pipelines Business line in our Vancouver office.

About the Role

• Provide technical leadership and direction for the design and development of equipment and mechanical systems.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and designers.
• Act as mechanical technical lead for projects
• Assign tasks to team members to execute mechanical scope of projects
• Track tasks and workload of team members
• Understand client requirements and justify design decisions effectively.
• Prepare written reports, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Guide intermediate engineers and designers in the production of project design drawings.
• Prepare, coordinate and review deliverables in a variety of project related tasks.
• Actively participate in multi-discipline teams consisting of engineers, designers and other specialists.
• Take initiative in developing projects and contribute to the team.

About You

• Bachelor or Master degree in Mechanical or similar Engineering field.
• 15+ years engineering experience with at least 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role, leading Mechanical project teams.
• Previous experience working in an engineering consulting firm, production facility, or similar environment.
• Experience with service equipment including pumps, valves, and agitators.
• Familiarity with project engineering execution.
• Experience in software such as Excel, engineering calculation and modeling programs.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good organization skills, attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
• Proven team player committed to support the requirements of project groups.
• Ability to work in the office or a hybrid 3 office days and 2 home days format.
• Willingness to travel (10 to 20%).

We're committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

Holistic approach to wellness - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness

Accessible leadership team - Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We're proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense - gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: C$160,000 - C$185,000

Salary isdeterminedby factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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