Mechanical Engineer Industrial Facilities

Kiewit; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is seeking mid to senior Mechanical Engineers to design mechanical systems for diverse industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 15 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a background in mechanical design. This full-time role includes responsibilities like coordinating designs, preparing specifications, and engaging with design and construction partners. The position offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 3 to 15 years of experience in mechanical design or process engineering design.
• Experience with equipment specifications and vendor selection.
• Comfortable working with REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for industrial facility projects.
• Coordinate mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare calculations and specifications for mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

P.Eng. certification

Tools

REVIT

AFT Fathom

AFT Arrow

Job description

Requisition ID: 179452

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are adding mid to senior Mechanical Engineers to our Kiewit Industrial team at our Calgary Alberta location. In this role, you will design mechanical systems for various industrial facility projects in the US and Canada. As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you will work on projects from the conceptual stage through construction, developing conceptual and detaild mechanical design of systems, sizing and selecting equipment and components for those systems, and working with vendors and procurement to select that equipment for the facility. We are looking for engineers with 3 to 15 years of experience performing mechanical design or process engineering design, that have delivered specifications for equipment, vendor selection, P&ID's, line, valve, pump and piping sizing, developed equipment lists, and performed calculations for piping and other components and comfortable working with REVIT.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and engineering markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, process, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Consumer Products, Heavy Manufacturing, Industrial Buildings, Pulp and Paper, Mineral Processing, Renewable Natural Gas, and Industrial Water and Utilities.

Location

This position is located at our Calgary AB office. We will provide relocation to Calgary, from other areas of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, coordination, and oversight of various mechanical systems typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, process piping, conveying systems, dust collection, general plant/facility water, compressed air, steam, gas systems, cooling systems, chillers, Cooling distribution units (CDU's), Computer room air handling units (CRAH), fan walls and containment walls for air cooling. Mechanical system design includes preparing calculations for both pressurized and gravity driven systems to size lines, material selection, and correct Code requirement application.
• Deliver project design calculations and equipment specifications typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities including, but not limited to, bulk solids conveyors, dust collection equipment, bins/tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, and other process equipment.
• Coordinate and communicate all aspects of the project’s mechanical design within multi-disciplinary teams; including the management and oversight of third party engineering.
• Review project contracts, customer Requests for Proposals (RFPs), professional service agreements, or other contractual documents and incorporate into the design as required to ensure the project meets or exceeds project goals.
• More Senior Engineers should expenct to lead projects, provide oversight and coordination of projects, working with the assigned design managers and project managers, to meet project budgets and schedules for all mechanical discipline activities.
• Engage with design partners (both internal and external) including construction partners, equipment suppliers, and other engineers and designers assigned to the project or task and review work progress and results.
• Perform detailed technical bid analyses for equipment typical for biogas, bulk solids material handling, water and wastewater treatment, pump stations and pipeline conveyance, groundwater remediation, stormwater recycling, and other industrial facilities.
• Generate design deliverables such as PFD’s, P&ID’s, process simulations, datasheets, and vendor shop drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards, contract requirements, and company standards.
• Support the construction team including representing the design team on-site, answering RFI’s, providing creative design solutions, etc.
• More Senior Engineers will develop schedules, work assignments, and staffing requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Perform early project design work such as conceptual studies, process flow diagram development, mass/energy balances, preliminary equipment sizing and selection, and general facility layout/arrangement.
• Train, mentor, and advise peers and support staff on proper application of industry standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent engineering program from an ABET accredited four-year university.
• P.eng preferred or in process of obtaining P.Eng.
• A minimum of 3 years of industry related engineering experience performing functions as outlined above. Prefer individuals with Water, or Wastewater treatment experience, Campus/Industrial Energy experience, Data Centers, Miner processing, or other similar facilities. Experience performing relevant calculations, developing as-builts, P&ID's, equipment lists, line lists, valve lists, and system descriptions for BOP systems required
• Experience leading an engineering and design team as well as leading projects, is required at the more senior level.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in basic computing programs including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Preferred experience utilizing AFT Fathom or AFT Arrow hydraulic simulation software (or equivalent). Experience with REVIT preferred. #LI-JB1

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Company: Kiewit