Mechanical Engineer

Bantrel; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, specializing in Bulk Material Handling, to support their K+S PC Engineering team. This position requires significant experience in the potash industry, focusing on coordinating design and engineering delivery across multiple offices. The successful candidate will manage engineering efforts, prepare specifications, and engage with clients directly.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of industry experience required.
• Professional Engineer certification preferred in Saskatchewan.
• Experience in Bulk Materials Handling and the potash industry essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering tasks and multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare equipment specifications and bid evaluations.
• Lead technical roles over engineering subgroups as delegated.

Skills

Project management

Client interfacing

Data-centric design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Smart Plant 3D

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Bantrel is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Bulk Material Handling to support the K+S PC Engineering team. The Bulk Material Handling (BMH) Engineer will be responsible for coordinating the design and multi-disciplinary engineering delivery of BMH systems. The position requires extensive experience with Bulk Materials Handling within the potash industry. The role requires the coordination of multi-discipline design work-sharing across multiple offices. A proven working knowledge of data-centric design, applied to work on major projects is required. This position will report to the Project Engineering Manager and will require extensive regular client facing interaction.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and / or difficult coordination requirements.
• Plans, coordinates or prepares equipment or work specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations for equipment.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between specialty and other engineering groups or disciplines, with the client, suppliers, and contractors and between other groups.
• When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
• Reviews bid analyses and makes recommendation.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design.
• Prepares and / or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
• 10-15 years industry experience;
• Professional Engineer (Mechanical – BMH);
• Engineering design background;
• Bulk Materials Handling (BMH) subject matter knowledge;
• Extensive Potash BMH experience;
• Performs most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance from Engineering Supervisors on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed project plans.
• Works independently and able to contact Vendor’s representatives and project field personnel to gather or give information.
• Smart Plant 3D working knowledge & data-centric design experience.
• Experience with coordination of multiple interfacing engineering teams;
• Experience working withmulti-discipline teams in multi-office locations;
• Extensive Client facing experience;
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• P.Eng in any province, preferably in Saskatchewan;
• Working knowledge of the Potash industry;