Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mining & Energy

Stantec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the newly formed Delivery Center Team in Canada. The home office can be in any location where the Energy & Resources BU operates.

You will lead mechanical engineering tasks across mining, oil & gas, power and dam sectors, mentor staff, and interface with clients to ensure project success. You will guide design, calculations, and documentation, using multiple software tools and adherence to codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. At least 15 years of mechanical engineering work experience related to mining projects. Proven technical leader within the discipline of Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineering designation in home jurisdiction with eligibility for registration in other jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with a wide range of project delivery models including E, EP, EPC, EPCM. Well versed in basic project management practices.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical engineering specifications, analytical tools and software, industry standards, practices, and applicable codes/regulations.
• Familiarity with Mechanical design software (Autodesk, Bentley and Hexagon products) including AutoCAD, AutoPLANT, CADWorx, Caesar II, AutoPIPE, Inventor and PV Elite.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced engineering design tasks on assigned projects under minimal supervision, including engineering drawings, calculations, engineering reports, and presentations.
• Apply appropriate codes and standards to projects and designs, including piping and pressure vessel codes, material standards, and various static and rotating equipment codes and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in project requirement meetings, coordination meetings with internal and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors in preparation and coordination of project specifications.
• Oversee and manage the quality of project deliverables using Stantec’s quality control guidelines.
• Act as a technical advisor on more unusual or complex issues and guide staff on solutions.
• Apply advanced knowledge of current principles and practices of mechanical engineering and keeps informed of new methods and developments.
• Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited.
• Leading by example, integrates continuous improvement concepts and techniques into all aspects of the job.
• Contribute to the development of standardized calculation or design templates.
• Develop Design Basis Memorandums (DBMs).
• Participate in client requirement and design review meetings.
• Contribute to the development of new standards and specifications of mechanical design.
• Create implementation instructions and scopes of work for construction work packages.
• Create pre-commissioning or commissioning procedures.
• Lead creation of project and/or material specifications.
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes technologies in development of models of mechanical systems and provides markups for junior engineers/ designers.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various mechanical phases.
• Participate in client/vendor/contractor meetings potentially including HAZOP, 3D model reviews and design reviews.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all sizes of projects.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical group.
• Produce piping specifications and hydrotest procedures.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Manage and execute mechanical engineering deliverables on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Engineer of record for designs and documents you create and oversee.
• Provide direct mentoring to assigned staff; develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentoring to strengthen technical abilities.
• Become a champion of Stantec’s EH&S program.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring staff

Client interfacing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering designation

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoPLANT

CADWorx

Caesar II

AutoPIPE

Inventor

PV Elite

Autodesk

Bentley

Hexagon products

AFT

NozzlePRO

FEPipe

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the newly formed Delivery Center Team in Canada. The home office can be in any location where the Energy & Resources BU operates.

You will lead mechanical engineering tasks across mining, oil & gas, power and dam sectors, mentor staff, and interface with clients to ensure project success. You will guide design, calculations, and documentation, using multiple software tools and adherence to codes.