Mechanical Engineer

Atkinson Construction Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Calgary is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to manage project requirements and ensure equipment reliability. The role includes assessing project needs, maintaining equipment, and using CAD software. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical, problem-solving, and communication skills. This position is crucial for safety and efficiency within various industries.

Responsibilities

• assessing project requirements
• measuring the performance of mechanical components, devices and engines
• agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers
• maintaining and modifying equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable and efficient
• using computer-aided design/modelling software
• liaising with suppliers
• undertaking relevant research
• producing and implementing designs and test procedures
• presenting designs to managers and clients
• testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products
• writing reports and documentation
• providing technical advice
• analysing and interpreting data

Skills

effective technical skills

the ability to work under pressure

problem-solving skills

creativity

interpersonal skills

verbal and written communication skills

commercial awareness

teamworking skills

Job description

Mechanical Engineer vacancy in Calgary Canada

Mechanical engineers can work on components and equipment for many industries including healthcare, power, transport and water.

Overview

Mechanical engineers typically work on project requirements, performance assessment, budgets, timelines and specifications with clients and managers. The role involves maintaining and modifying equipment to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency, using computer-aided design/modelling software, liaising with suppliers, conducting relevant research, producing and implementing designs and test procedures, presenting designs to managers and clients, testing and evaluating products, and creating reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• assessing project requirements
• measuring the performance of mechanical components, devices and engines
• agreeing budgets, timescales and specifications with clients and managers
• maintaining and modifying equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable and efficient
• using computer-aided design/modelling software
• liaising with suppliers
• undertaking relevant research
• producing and implementing designs and test procedures
• presenting designs to managers and clients
• testing, evaluating, modifying and re-testing products
• writing reports and documentation
• providing technical advice
• analysing and interpreting data

Qualifications

• effective technical skills
• the ability to work under pressure
• problem-solving skills
• creativity
• interpersonal skills
• verbal and written communication skills
• commercial awareness
• teamworking skills

Location: Calgary, Canada