Senior Mechanical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Bedford; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead projects focused on National Defense infrastructure. The role requires a University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, over 10 years of relevant experience, and strong project management skills. The ideal candidate is client-focused and capable of innovative problem-solving. Join us and help improve communities worldwide, with competitive pay and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant design experience, especially with National Defense projects.
• Experience in consulting engineering environment and managing budgets.
• Ability to obtain CISD Level II (SECRET) Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering commitments to ensure project completion.
• Resolve complex design issues by developing innovative solutions.
• Manage and mentor mechanical staff resources assigned to projects.

Skills

Client focus

Project management

Innovative problem solving

Education

University Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Our Mechanical Engineering Group in Atlantic Canada is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team based in one of our available office locations in either Halifax, Ottawa, Toronto-GTA, Sudbury, Winnipeg, Calgary or Vancouver. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of projects with a focus on serving our National Defense Portfolio for upgrade and expansion of buildings and related base infrastructure across Canada. Subject matter expertise in mechanical building systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, building automation and sustainable building initiatives will set you apart. Project experience should include training centers, vehicle and fleet maintenance, research laboratories, operational headquarters, personnel accommodation and ancillary facilities. Infrastructure experience with Energy Centre’s, district energy distribution, piped site utilities for industrial liquid and gases will be an additional asset. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and maintaining new and existing clients, coordinating skill sets with other offices and disciplines, and satisfying customer requirements.

Please note that this position is open to build candidate pool for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead role for the mechanical engineering commitments in accordance with scope, schedule, budget and procedures to ensure successful project completion.
• Resolving complex design/project execution issues through the development of innovative solutions as required. Apply Project Management principles on management of own projects and of team members.
• Manage mechanical staff resources assigned to projects, mentor continuous development and participate in opportunities to recruit new team members.
• Providing technical guidance and quality assurance to mechanical staff to ensure the technical adequacy of mechanical engineering project work.
• Participating in the preparation of estimates and project proposals (or coordinating resources to do so) and approving the estimates for Mechanical Engineering.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important
• Your base of work can be chosen from multiple AtkinsRéalis office locations.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) with eligible for registration with multiple provinces in Canada.
• 10+ years of relevant design experience a must with significant exposure to National Defense projects. Must have experience in selection and specification of mechanical building system and related site utilities. Working knowledge of all applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment, managing time, resources, and budget allocations.
• Strong client focus, including taking initiatives for Business Development, Marketing, and responding to RFPs.
• Willing to occasionally travel to project sites within Canada.
• Ability to obtain CISD Level II (SECRET) Clearance.

Closing

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

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Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $114,800 - $157,850 annually (Only Applicable to British Columbia). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.