Mechanical Engineering Group Manager – Vancouver, British Columbia

Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Krech Ojard & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Group Manager in Vancouver. The role requires overseeing project delivery and business development while mentoring engineers. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong leadership skills.

You will manage a range of mechanical engineering projects across various industries, ensuring quality and compliance. Salary ranges from $140,000 to $175,000 CAD annually, and a comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, particularly in industrial or mining projects.
• 5+ years of leadership or engineering management experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering Group and manage diverse engineering projects.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of engineering work.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Job description

Summary

Our Vancouver Team is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Group Manager to lead our Mechanical Engineering Group and support the continued growth of our industrial and multidisciplinary engineering services. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, manage a diverse portfolio of mechanical engineering projects, and mentor a team of engineers while building strong relationships with clients across a range of industries, including mining, bulk material handling, energy, ports, and heavy industrial sectors.

Job Description

Krech Ojard & Associates Inc (KOA) is an engineering and consulting firm with projects delivered throughout North America and globally. With offices in the US and Canada, our expertise covers Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, and Railroad Design. We operate from the conceptual level through construction completion at both existing facilities and greenfield sites.

About The Role

As a key member of our leadership team, you will oversee project delivery, drive business development initiatives, support resource planning, and contribute to the strategic direction and continued growth of our Mechanical Engineering Group in British Columbia and across North America. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Recruit, lead, mentor, develop, and support career development of mechanical engineering staff.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of mechanical engineering projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and financial performance to meet client expectations and company objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for engineering studies, reports, specifications, calculations, construction documents, and engineering deliverables.
• Conduct technical reviews of engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company practices, and where required, sign and seal engineering drawings, reports, and design packages.
• Participate in client meetings, site visits, construction support, and commissioning activities as required.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities.
• Contribute towards technical proposals, scope development, effort estimates, and fee proposals for new opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, structural, civil, and electrical and coordinate engineering resources across Canadian and U.S. offices.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, design practices, and quality assurance processes across the Mechanical Engineering Group.
• Support departmental planning by monitoring group utilization, forecasting workload, allocating resources, and identifying staffing needs.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC).
• Minimum 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including industrial or mining projects.
• 5+ years of leadership or engineering management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams while delivering high‑quality engineering solutions.
• Experience with bulk material handling, mining, industrial processing, ports, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel to the U.S.

What We Offer

• Annual base salary in the range of $140,000 – $175,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, AD&D, Critical Illness, and RRSP with a company match.
• Additional benefits include vacation package and sick time.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment.