Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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
- Write specifications and technical reports
- Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Prepare and interpret engineering design, drawings and specifications
- Install and test piping systems
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- AutoCAD
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- MS Office
Equipment and machinery experience
Area of work experience
- Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
- Operations or production
- Quality assurance or control
- Research and development
- Project management
- Fabrication
- Design
- Project planning
- Specification or technical writing
Area of specialization
- System integration
- Material handling
- Nuclear power
- Pressure vessels
- Process piping
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills