Mechanical Project Engineer

Our client, an environmental and industrial services company, is looking to hire a Mechanical Project Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical related design of water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring design quality, while meeting project schedule, budget, and customers expectations.
• Perform required calculations needed for sizing, generate technical specifications and perform technical bid evaluations for the fabrication/procurement of various mechanical equipment including (but not limited to) pumps, blowers, compressors, chemical feed systems, vessels/tanks, filters, piping systems, and valves.
• Engineer systems in compliance with engineering principles, customer standards and specifications, contractual requirements, and local applicable codes.
• Ensure that all engineering designs, bills of material and technical data are completely and accurately documented by reviewing associated engineering drawings and related documents.
• Coordinate activities concerned with process and mechanical design reviews as well as project issue (scheduling and technical) resolution related to design, construction and start-up.
• Meet Quality Management System (QMS) requirements for project execution and documentation.
• Interface with project manager and customer on project and problem resolution.
• Organize project documentation, maintain accurate records, and manage vendor communication and coordination.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and PFDs, including material balances, to support system design and equipment specification.
• Perform hydraulic design, including head and NPSH calculations, for sizing pumps and other rotating equipment.
• Contribute effectively to team and department projects through clear communication and collaboration with other engineers and drafting resources.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional project team members.
• Support large, million-dollar water management projects by providing timely engineering deliverables to avoid project delays and protect organizational reputation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of design experience as a Project Engineer in water treatment or wastewater treatment projects, working on the front end of projects.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and PFDs, including material balances.
• Ability to perform hydraulic design and calculations for sizing pumps, compressors, valves, and tanks.
• Experience with the specification and evaluation of rotating equipment, piping, tanks and manual valves.
• Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and a basic understanding of water chemistry.
• Proficiency in equipment sizing and mechanical calculations for treatment systems.
• Documentation skills, including the ability to ensure complete and accurate engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with project managers, customers, vendors, and internal teams.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Responsible for the detailed mechanical engineering scope of industrial and municipal water and wastewater systems as well as biological sludge incineration and digestion. The Project Engineer (PE) develops key documents and generates technical RFQ packages and technical bid evaluations for rotating equipment, vessels, valves and other mechanical equipment. The PE works with a cross-functional engineering and broader project team to deliver to our customers.

Work Environment

The role is primarily office-based, with approximately 90% of time spent in the office and up to 5% travel throughout North America as needed for project requirements. Core working hours are typically between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with occasional additional hours when timelines are tight. The facility is modern, well-lit, and includes amenities such as a cafeteria and a fitness centre, contributing to a comfortable and attractive work setting. The culture emphasizes strong collaboration, professional growth, and a supportive environment, although the pace can be demanding when project deadlines are approaching, which may create periods of stress. Business casual attire is expected, including a collared shirt or golf polo and dress pants. The Mechanical Project Engineer works closely with other Project Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and a drafting team based in India, leveraging cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality projects. Work-from-home options are available, providing flexibility while maintaining engagement with the broader project team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oakville, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oakville, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Oakville,ON.

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