Senior Mechanical Pumping Engineer

Associated Engineering; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 83,200 - 135,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development support

Social club activities

Job summary

Associated Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Pumping Engineer for our Vancouver or Victoria office. The role involves leading mechanical design for water and storm pump stations and collaborating with various engineering divisions. We offer a competitive salary range of $83,200 – $135,200, flexible hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and support for professional development. Join us to make a difference in infrastructure while working in a supportive environment that values diversity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in the municipal consulting field.
• Proficient with spoken and written English to author and review memos and reports.
• A valid BC driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of water, storm, and sanitary pump stations.
• Prepare and author studies and design reports, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents.
• Coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams through design development.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis

Project management

Team collaboration

Self-directed learning

Sustainability in design

Education

Undergraduate or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered as a Professional Engineer with EGBC

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Excel

SketchUp

Revit

Plant 3D

Job description

The Opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee‑owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Mechanical Pumping Engineer to join our team in our Vancouver or Victoria office. In this role you will be responsible for leading the mechanical design of water, storm, and sanitary pump stations as well as valve chambers, pressure control facilities, and energy recovery facilities. We serve a wide range of client sectors across Western Canada with projects ranging from small‑scale studies to large and complex multi‑disciplinary design and construction assignments. Our Infrastructure practice is growing and we’re looking for skilled, motivated, and process‑focused mechanical designers to join our team. You will report to the Conveyance Group Manager and may support the team’s business development, project, and construction management activities. The role will collaborate closely with First Nations Infrastructure teams, as well as the Water Resources, Water, Facilities and Transportation divisions.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and author studies and design reports, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents.
• Lead the design of mechanical systems, including hydraulic analysis of piping and pumping systems, selection of equipment (valves, piping, pumps, tanks, screens, etc.), and preparation of design calculations.
• Coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams through the design development phase.
• Lead the preparation of schematic drawings, layouts, and P&IDs working in a team of engineers, technologists, 3D modelers, and CAD technicians.
• Prepare specifications, contract documents, and construction documentation.
• Undertake Engineer‑of‑Record field review of projects in construction.
• Take ownership of overall project execution; maintain focus on quality, safety and client service.

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or integrated engineering from an accredited post‑secondary institution.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or eligible for registration.
• 10+ years of progressive experience, ideally in the municipal consulting field.
• Proficient with spoken and written English and are able to author and review memos and reports.
• A valid BC driver’s license.
• You are a committed and self‑motivated team player.
• You have demonstrated ability to work independently and to undertake self‑directed learning.
• You are enthusiastic to build internal relationships throughout Associated Engineering’s network of engineering professionals.
• You are passionate about hydraulics, pumping and piping systems, and understand the importance of sustainability in design and energy efficiency resulting from system optimization.
• You are able to look beyond your mechanical engineering specialty to find synergies with other disciplines to understand cross‑disciplinary needs for a successful project completion.
• You are proficient with common computer tools such as MS Word and MS Excel, as well as PDF‑editing software.
• You are familiar with AutoCAD and 3D design tools such as SketchUp, Revit and Plant 3D. Familiarity with hydraulic design tools would also be an asset.

What We Offer

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position.
• Market‑competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Salary range of: $83,200 – $135,200
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off, such as:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry‑leading paid sick time
  • Maternity/paternity leave top‑up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity‑building seminars
  • Engineer‑in‑Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company‑wide social events
  • Regular lunch‑and‑learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.