Senior Mechanical Engineer

TRITAN Group Recruitment; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working environment

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

A design-build engineering firm in Edmonton is seeking a Senior / Chief Mechanical Process Engineer to lead design-build projects up to $30M. This role involves managing project delivery, overseeing mechanical engineering activities, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a P.Eng designation, over a decade of mechanical design experience, and excellent leadership skills. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical/process design experience required.
• Experience in industrial or design-build environments necessary.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary coordination is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical process engineering activities for projects.
• Design and review systems including piping and instrumentation.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design expertise

Project management

Leadership and mentorship

P&ID development

3D modeling

Education

P.Eng designation (Mechanical)

Job description

Senior / Chief Mechanical Process Engineer

Location: Edmonton, AB

Type: Full-Time, On-Site (Office-Based)

Industry: Design-Build Engineering | Industrial Projects up to $30M

About the Company

Our client is a well‑established Edmonton‑based design‑build firm that delivers projects across Canada and the United States. Known for their hands‑on approach, they manage every stage of the process from concept and design through fabrication and construction with a focus on precision, safety, and quality.

Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior / Chief Mechanical Process Engineer to join the leadership team. Reporting directly to the owner, this individual will take full ownership of projects from conception to completion, leading both the technical design and mentoring a talented group of junior engineers and drafters.

This role is ideal for a self‑driven, detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment and enjoys seeing their designs come to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all mechanical process engineering activities for design‑build projects up to $30M in value.
• Design and review systems involving piping, pumps, tanks, and instrumentation.
• Develop and interpret P&IDs and 3D models.
• Manage project delivery from initial concept through detailed design, fabrication, and commissioning.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and drafters.
• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams to ensure structural, electrical, and mechanical integration throughout the build.

Qualifications

• P.Eng designation (Mechanical) required and in good standing.
• Minimum 10+ years of mechanical/process design experience in industrial or design‑build environments.
• Strong understanding of P&IDs, 3D modelling, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Proven experience managing projects end‑to‑end, concept to completion.
• Experience with design‑build project delivery highly preferred.
• Cross‑border experience (Canada/US) and/or a dual engineering designation considered a strong asset.
• Excellent leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.

Base Pay Range

CA$120,000.00/yr – CA$160,000.00/yr

Why Join Them

• Work directly with ownership and have influence on strategic project decisions.
• Be part of a respected Edmonton‑based firm with projects across North America.
• Opportunity to lead large‑scale, complex industrial design‑build projects from the ground up.
• Competitive compensation, flexible environment, and long‑term growth potential.

Interested?

If you’re a senior‑level engineer ready to take ownership of industrial projects and mentor the next generation of engineers, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply in confidence or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.