Senior Mechanical Engineer

Brunel; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining and energy sector is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Vancouver. The role involves leading complex projects, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a strong educational background in mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related engineering experience or 5 years with a Master's degree.
• Ability to research and analyze complex information.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical efforts on large mineral processing engineering projects.
• Review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical advice for complex projects.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Introduction

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Vancouver Engineering office. The successful candidate will provide technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned large/complex mechanical engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at appropriate cost.

Responsibilities

• Apply working knowledge of engineering principles to assigned engineering projects, using sound engineering, data measurement & collection, calculations, analysis, interpretation and problem solving.
• Review, interpret, comment and approve mechanical engineering deliverables. Review reports for mechanical design projects and provide recommendations to site team and to project consultants.
• Lead the mechanical efforts on large/complex mineral processing engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other engineering disciplines.
• Manage projects and serve as a mechanical subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex projects.
• Managing the mechanical discipline of an engineering consultant, construction planning and construction supervision.
• Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas
• Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding.
• May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required.
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and eight (8) years discipline related engineering experience, OR
• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years discipline related engineering experience
• Fluency in English
• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards Ability to build trust and credibility with employees/peers and establish common goals and expectations
• Strong analytical skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer’s license
• At least 5 years of work experience in EPCM consultant office
• Experience working on the Owner’s team in the EPCM consultant office will be considered as an asset
• Proficiency in the design, analysis and installation of mineral processing plants and associated supporting infrastructure
• Proven experience evaluating and selecting mechanical equipment for mineral processing plants proposed by equipment suppliers

What We Offer

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort – let us match you to your ideal position.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 45 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Mining

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