Senior Mechanical Engineer

Tetra Tech; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Tetra Tech, based in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and project execution on mining and industrial facilities. You will drive safe, efficient layouts, piping, HVAC, and equipment integration while collaborating with a broad engineering team.

You will mentor engineers, support procurement and field activities, and help grow client relationships, contributing to strong safety practices and project delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in mining or related sectors.
• Must be registered as a professional engineer with PEO.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis software.
• Experience with industrial plant layout, pumping and piping systems, conveyors, HVAC, and material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Teams and Excel.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD software such as Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, Revit, CADWorx, Inventor, SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical projects of appropriate size and complexity to develop safe, efficient mechanical designs and specifications.
• Work on mining and industrial process improvements, plant layouts, equipment selections and integration, piping and HVAC.
• Participate in all project phases including scoping, proposals, feasibility, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, field engineering, and BD.
• Prepare and review PFDs and P&IDs.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline teams and mentor junior engineers and staff.
• Support procurement, construction, and site activities including package development and vendor coordination.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Promote safety culture and adhere to company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project leadership

Pumping & piping

CAD software

MS Office (Excel/Teams)

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Plant 3D

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

SolidWorks

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Senior Mechanical Engineer to our Mechanical team based in Thunder Bay, ON . This is a new vacant position for which we are actively recruiting.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For nearly 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Our office specializes in small to mid-sized projects for clients across Canada. The types of clients we work for include:

• Mining and Mineral Processing
• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Water Treatment

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• Mechanically lead projects of appropriate size and complexity to develop safe, efficient mechanical designs and specifications compliant with industry codes and standards.
• Work on mining and industrial process improvements, plant layouts, process equipment selections and integration, fluid and slurry pumping and piping, material handling, dust collection, HVAC, and fuel storage systems to name a few.
• Participate in all project phases including scoping, proposals, feasibility, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, field engineering, and business development.
• Prepare and review Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Collaborate with multidiscipline teams and mentor junior engineers and technical staff to develop solutions based on your engineering calculations and simulations.
• Support procurement, construction, and site activities including package development, vendor coordination and bid reviews.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in mining, or related sectors.
• Must be registered as a professional engineer with PEO.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis software.
• Experience with industrial plant layout, pumping and piping systems, conveyors, HVAC, and material handling equipment.
• Proficient/Expert with MS Office Suite including Teams, and MS Excel.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software such as Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Navisworks, Revit, CADWorx, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar.
• Engineering design software experience with AFT Fathom, Belt Stat, HAP, or similar software.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $145,000 per year. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tetra Tech may use AI-enabled tools to screen, assess, and assist in selecting applicants for this position based on job-related criteria. However, a human decision-maker will decide who moves forward throughout every stage of the hiring process.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
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