Senior Mechanical Engineer (Bulk Materials Handling) – Burnaby or Vancouver

Ausenco Pty Ltd.; Burnaby, Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team in the Vancouver area. This role offers the chance to work on complex projects, contributing to the design and delivery of engineering solutions in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for high-quality engineering work. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company provides a supportive culture that values individual growth and teamwork. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Hybrid work model

Progressive parental leave benefits

Wellness benefits program

Access to industry leaders

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in engineering design and vendor document reviews.
• Registered Professional Engineer in your province/territory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines for multidiscipline design.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project)

CAD

SmartPlant

3-D software

Conveyor modelling software

Discrete Element Modelling (DEM)

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team is growing; we are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Transportation and Logistics Group. The role is ideally based in our Burnaby or Vancouver office.

About the role

We are seeking a forward-thinking engineer who can:

• Prepare technical specifications, equipment lists, material lists, drawing lists and files.
• Prepare plans, designs, calculations and cost estimates for conventional engineering, studies and development assignments.
• Contribute to the delivery of multidiscipline engineering design by liaising with other engineering disciplines to coordinate technical information.
• Review and advise on technical documents submitted by vendors.
• Deliver mechanical engineering design according to required project timeframes and standards while adhering to design specifications.
• Guide designers in preparing layouts.
• Assist the drafting division in the production of project design drawings by providing technical assistance and reviewing and approving drawings in a timely manner.
• Travel to client sites and participate in site work such as inspections and field verifications.

About You

You will have strong leadership potential and experience working collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams. You’re committed to delivering high-quality work to Ausenco’s existing clients as well as pursuing new opportunities. You are looking for new opportunities to grow your career within a company that shares your values and is strongly innovative.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in your province/territory.
• 8+ years of experience in preparation of tender packages, requisitions specifications, bid evaluations, package follow-up and vendor documents and drawing reviews.
• Experience with mining and port bulk material handling equipment such as conveyors, feeders, stockpiles, crushers, rail unloading facilities, ports and terminals, shiploader and stockyard equipment.
• Experience performing calculations and design for bulk handling equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of conveyor modelling software.
• Knowledge of discrete element modelling (DEM).
• Ability to lead project scope with some supervision.
• Comfortable interacting with clients and providing direction to vendors and contractors.
• Prior experience working with an engineering consulting firm, equipment vendors or mining companies on mining, mineral processing and port projects.
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and MS Project).
• Working knowledge of CAD, SmartPlant, 3-D software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly motivated with strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement: Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
• Holistic approach to wellness: Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team: Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company, we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range: $105,000 - $150,000 annually.

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.

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