Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

Giffen Consulting Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Giffen Consulting Ltd. in Toronto, ON, seeks an intermediate to senior Mechanical Engineer with a mining/heavy industrial background for contract work. You will execute mechanical deliverables, size equipment, and review drawings and specs, with opportunities to travel to site visits.

Ideal candidates have a Canadian degree, P.Eng., and 4+ years in mining/heavy industrial projects, familiar with ASME/CSA codes, and strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Canadian university.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada (P.Eng.).
• 4+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer on mining, heavy industrial projects.
• Familiar with ASME and CSA codes, industry standards and regulations.
• Experience in selection and sizing for rotating equipment, pumps, boxes and chutes, conveyors, HVAC, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical engineering deliverables on mining/heavy industrial projects.
• Complete calculations to support project deliverables.
• Select and size mechanical equipment.
• Prepare or check equipment data sheets, MELs, valve lists, and line lists.
• Check and seal drawing packages.
• Write or review technical reports and construction specifications.
• Provide project deliverables as per project schedule.
• Coordinate across disciplines and departments for design and inspection.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems for mine sites and heavy facilities.
• Support cost estimating with reviews of project deliverables.
• Present project designs and progress updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Travel to site visits as required.

Skills

P.Eng./Professional Engineer

Mining & Mineral processing knowledge

Equipment sizing

Technical reports writing

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to hire a Mechanical Engineer (intermediate to senior level) with a mining and/or heavy industrial background on a contract basis.

About Us

Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. that provides fit-for-purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors.

At Giffen, we take pride in our ability to deliver flexible strategies that are tailored to the specific needs of our clients. We value relationships above all else – within our team and with our clients. We hold our team to the highest leve l of accountability to ensure we provide tailored solutions to successfully execute our clients’ projects.

We believe that open communication is the key to fostering reliable and lasting relationships within our company and those with whom we conduct business.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical engineering deliverables


• Complete calculations to support project deliverables


• Select and size mechanical equipment


• Prepare or check equipment data sheets, MEL, valve lists, and line lists


• Check and seal drawing packages


• Write or review technical reports, engineering specifications, and construction specifications


• Provide project deliverables as per project schedule


• Coordinate across disciplines and departments for project implementation, design, and inspection


• Troubleshoot mechanical systems for operating mine sites and heavy industrial facilities


• Support cost estimating with reviews of project deliverable based on proposal scope


• Present project designs, concepts, and progress updates to clients and stakeholders


• Ability and willingness to travel for site visits as required

Qualifications+ Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Canadian university


• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada


• 4+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer on Mining & Mineral processing, Heavy Industrial Projects


• Familiar with greenfield and brownfield mining projects


• Knowledge of ASME and CSA codes, industry standards, and regulations


• Experienced with selection and sizing for rotating equipment, pump boxes and chutes, conveyors, HVAC, and Fire protection


• Ability to present project deliverables and concepts to clients


• Excellent organizational, technical, and communication skills


• Desire and drive with a love for lifelong learning


• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects