Mechanical Engineer - Senior

Athenian Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves planning, designing, and evaluating engineering projects while ensuring compliance with all standards. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of progressive experience, including leadership roles, and a strong background in mechanical engineering. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring junior staff and leading project reviews, contributing significantly to the success of major engineering projects. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on a leadership position, this opportunity could be your next big step.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Must be a registered professional engineer in Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design engineering principles while ensuring compliance with standards.
• Supervise project personnel and provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Pressure Vessel Experience

Mining or Extraction Experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta

Job description

Athenian Group is a full-service placement agency providing Professional Technical Recruitment, Staffing and Payroll services to Canada’s top Consulting, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction companies.

Our focus is on providing businesses with the highest quality of worker for both contract and permanent staff positions.

Our client is a leading Engineering, Procurement, Construction Company with expertise in oil sands, refining, petrochemicals and pipeline segments and covers both operational and engineering aspects.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter seeking an opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization, we invite you to submit your resume.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Plan, design, evaluate, and advise on the application of engineering principles; comply with established project, department, Company, Client, and regulatory codes and standards; and provide engineering design services through the utilization of technical knowledge and tools.
2. Translate Client specifications and project design criteria / objectives into deliverables (i.e. study reports, simulations, calculations, data sheets, Material Requisitions, Construction Work Packages, etc.).
3. Name and file documents per Client and Company standards and procedures.
4. Implement preliminary and multi-discipline reviews into deliverables, ensure they are accurate, functional, safe, and complete prior to submission for checking.
5. Identify shortfalls of information or incomplete areas of design (e.g. missing certified vendor data) for resolution to Discipline Lead.
6. Check other Discipline Engineers’ work; review deliverables created by other disciplines and ensure deliverables meet Client and Company standards, applicable codes and specifications.
7. Initiate Technical Deviation Notices when design is not compliant with standards and specifications.
8. Identify potential Change Notices and project variances (e.g. scope, budget and schedule) to Discipline Lead.
9. Review and authenticate (e.g. P.Eng. stamping) drawings produced by discipline Designers; ensure they meet Company standards and incorporate safe and sustainable design practices.
10. Engage in personal and continuing program of learning in order to broaden engineering knowledge to improve individual effectiveness and avoid technical obsolescence.
11. Authority in discipline specific engineering, design (e.g. calculations), drafting (e.g. production engineering), vendor documentation review.
12. Development of the discipline specific engineering section of the PEP.
13. Materials take-off management, constructability management (from an engineering / design perspective).
14. Estimate development support; may be required to prepare Man-Hour Estimate and Deliverable List and review with Department Head.
15. Supervise and provide guidance to a group of project personnel containing both professionals and non-professionals (e.g. technical and non-technical).
16. Leadership in discipline specific HAZOP / HAZID / 3D Model Reviews / JHAs or other formal project reviews as applicable for the respective discipline.
17. Provide guidance and mentor E.I.T., technicians, technologists, etc.; ensure appropriate procedures and specifications are appropriately applied.

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
2. 10+ years’ progressive experience, 10+ years’ Canadian experience, 5+ years’ leadership experience.
3. Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
4. Registered professional engineer in Alberta.
5. Mining or extraction experience.
6. Pressure vessel experience.
7. This is a safety sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of a Drug and Alcohol policy which includes pre-assignment testing.

If you or someone you know is interested in this position please contact:

Jason Wahl
Managing Partner
[e-mail]
877-596-5522