Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

VTEK Consultants Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible schedule

Training and career advancement

Job summary

VTEK Consultants Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in stationary equipment to support Alberta projects in Fort Saskatchewan. You will design, specify, and verify pressure vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers to meet safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include ASME/API calculations, datasheet preparation, and coordinating ABSA registrations, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to BD efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and eligible for APEGA.
• 8–15 years of mechanical experience with stationary equipment.
• Strong knowledge of ASME Section VIII, API standards, and CSA/ABSA rules.
• Experience with design and analysis software such as PV Elite, Caesar II, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and verify stationary equipment: vessels, tanks, exchangers, towers, drums, heaters.
• Perform design calculations per ASME VIII, API 650/653, TEMA, CSA B51; prepare datasheets.
• Coordinate with ABSA for equipment registration and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct design reviews, fabrication surveillance, and shop inspections at vendors.
• Support integrity assessments and fitness-for-service evaluations; modify existing plant equipment.
• Collaborate with process, piping, structural, and instrumentation teams on packages.
• Assist in business development through estimates and technical presentations.
• Supervise technicians, designers, and junior staff on projects.

Skills

ASME Section VIII

API experience

English communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PV Elite

Caesar II

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Navisworks

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Stationary Equipment (Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta)

VTEK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in stationary equipment to support our projects in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, in Fort Saskatchewan. You will play a key role in the design, specification, and verification of pressure vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers, ensuring the quality and compliance of all deliverables.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible schedule and collaborative work environment
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
• Culture of innovation and technical excellence

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and verify stationary equipment: pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, towers, drums, and fired heaters
• Perform and validate design calculations to ASME Section VIII (Div. 1 and 2), API 650/653, TEMA, and CSA B51
• Prepare datasheets, specifications, and tender documents, and technically evaluate fabricator bids
• Ensure regulatory compliance of equipment and coordinate drawing registration with ABSA
• Conduct design reviews, fabrication surveillance, and shop inspections at vendor facilities
• Support integrity assessments, fitness-for-service (FFS) evaluations, and modifications to existing plant equipment
• Coordinate with process, piping, structural, and instrumentation disciplines to deliver integrated engineering packages
• Resolve technical issues during project reviews and through construction and commissioning
• Support business development through technical expertise, estimates, and presentations
• Supervise technicians, designers, and junior staff assigned to projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• APEGA member (or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Alberta)
• 8 to 15 years of mechanical engineering experience, including significant exposure to stationary equipment (refining, petrochemical, gas, or mining)
• Strong command of applicable codes and standards: ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, API 510/570/650/653/660, TEMA, CSA B51, and ABSA requirements
• Working knowledge of design and analysis software (PV Elite or Compress, Caesar II, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Navisworks)
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is an asset
• Based in the Edmonton area or willing to relocate; available for site and vendor shop visits
• Rigor, autonomy, and ability to manage multiple priorities

About Us

VTEK Consultants Inc. is a leader in engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM). We deliver projects in the refining, petrochemical, mining, and biofuel sectors, with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability. We value collaboration, accountability, and innovation.