mechanical design engineer

Government of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Ottawa is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to conduct feasibility research, design mechanical systems, and manage projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include designing machines and supervising installations. The role contributes to green initiatives and offers hybrid work options. Benefits include health care plans and retirement savings plans. Ideal for organized and reliable team players.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Experience in research and development and design.
• Specialization in 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of mechanisms.
• Design power plants, machines, and equipment.
• Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems.
• Plan and manage projects, preparing costs, timing estimates, and reports.

Skills

Accurate

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Punctuality

Hardworking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Windows

Computer-aided design (CAD)

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must completed both in person and remotely.

Green job

Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs.

This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Work setting

• Manufacturing or processing industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
• Design power plants, machines and equipment
• Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
• Print in 3D
• Robotic process automation

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Windows
• Computer‑aided design (CAD)
• MS Office
• MS Excel

Area of work experience

• Research and development
• Design

Specialization or experience

• 3D Modeling

Area of specialization

• Material handling
• Drafting
• Telecommunications

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long‑term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On‑site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program