Senior Mechanical Engineer

BEUMER Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

RRSP with employer match

Life Insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BEUMER Group in Calgary seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and execution of bulk material handling projects, with a strong focus on conveyor systems.

You will develop calculations, reviews, and design documentation across the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning. Key responsibilities include collaboration with clients, suppliers, and internal teams, mentoring junior staff, ensuring safety and quality, and traveling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• APEGA P.Eng designation; other Canadian/USA PE would be an asset.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in mining/industrial bulk handling.
• Strong conveyor and material handling system experience.
• Familiarity with standards (CEMA, DIN, ISO) is an asset.
• Willing to travel to suppliers and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of conveyor systems and related equipment.
• Develop calculations, datasheets, and design docs for material handling.
• Review layouts and drawings from designers.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, quality, safety.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and partners.
• Support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Promote safe, reliable, maintainable design practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project execution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

APEGA P.Eng designation

Job description

Company Description

BEUMER Group is an international manufacturing leader in intralogistics in the fields of conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation and distribution technology. BEUMER Group offers the right solution for almost every logistic challenge. We are a family owned, intralogistics leader, where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

Job Description

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer serves as a key technical contributor within the engineering team, responsible for the design and execution of bulk material handling projects. This role leads and supports mechanical engineering efforts across the full project lifecycle—from concept and basic design through detailed engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning. The position places a strong emphasis on conveyor systems and associated mechanical equipment, ensuring solutions are efficient, reliable, and aligned with project requirements, industry standards, and operational performance expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering activities in accordance with sound engineering principles, project requirements, and applicable codes and standards
• Develop and review mechanical calculations, equipment sizing, specifications, datasheets, and design documentation for material handling systems
• Lead the mechanical design of conveyor systems, including belt conveyors, feeders, pulleys, drives, take-ups, and transfer points
• Review and approve mechanical layouts and detailed drawings prepared by designers and drafters
• Ensure all mechanical deliverables meet project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers, and third-party engineering partners to support project execution
• Evaluate supplier proposals, technical documentation, and drawings to ensure compliance with specifications
• Support procurement, fabrication, pre-assembly, installation, and commissioning activities
• Provide technical support during construction, troubleshooting, and commissioning phases
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve technical issues
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Promote safe, reliable, and maintainable design practices across all projects
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements / Skills / Abilities:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• APEGA P.Eng. designation. Other Canadian or USA Professional Engineering designations would be an asset.
• 10+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in mining, aggregates, cement, industrial minerals, or bulk material handling projects.
• Strong experience with material handling systems, with significant conveyor engineering experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of mechanical system design, machine components, and project execution workflows.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards (e.g., CEMA, DIN, ISO) is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary and multi‑location project environments.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, self‑motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Willing and able to travel to suppliers and project sites as required.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative intralogistics company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of the benefits we currently offer full-time employees. And by the way, no waiting period, they start when you do:

• Medical & Dental coverage (Supplemental)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a generous match because we care about your future.
• Life Insurance is provided free for all employees.
• Generous amount of paid time off.

BEUMER is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to provide reasonable accommodation, up to the point of undue hardship.