Mechanical engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,005
Employers: 423

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $98,080Across 122 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $42.87Across 33 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%3 listings
Hybrid: 31%307 listings
On-site: 69%694 listings

Not specified: <1% (1 listing)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (51), Worley (44), AtkinsRéalis (24).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Mechanical engineer jobs in Canada

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Junior Mechanical Engineer (EIT)
Tetra Tech
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Mechanical Engineer (EIT) to our Mechanical team based in Calgary, AB .
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Ingenieur Mecanique - Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Montreal, QC
- $46 to $77 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Ingenieur Mecanique - Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Laval, QC
- $46 to $77 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Robotics Engineer
ARV Solutions
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, ON
- $45 to $55 CAD / hour
- Full-time
This Mechanical Engineer role focuses on designing and supporting specialized industrial equipment and automation systems, including conveyor systems, automation cells, and mechanical…
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Ingenieur Mecanique / Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Montreal, QC
- $35 to $48 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Mechanical Engineer
Actalent
Ottawa, ON
- $35 to $40 CAD / hour
- Contract
We are looking for a Mechanical CAD Designer to support the conversion of existing Siemens NX CAD models into STEP (.stp/.step) files for downstream engineering and manufacturing use.
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Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - Kincardine
Tetra Tech
Pickering, ON
- Full-time
Intermediate Mechanical Engineer – Kincardine, ON
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Intermediate Process Mechanical Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
Jacobs
Ottawa, ON
- $75,000 to $90,000 USD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Port Elgin, ON
- Full-time
AtkinsRéalis is looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Port Elgin location. This position requires an experienced, self-motivated professional capable of working…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mines and Ports
AECOM
Sudbury, ON · Calgary, Alberta
- $145,000 to $195,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Mechanical Engineer - Airport
AECOM
Mississauga, ON
- $82,000 to $132,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Mechanical Engineer
Synectics Inc.
Mississauga, ON
- $75,000 to $85,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…customer requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to strengthen their technical expertise and grow within a collaborative engineering…
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Intermediate Mechanical Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Port Elgin, ON
- Full-time
AtkinsRéalis is looking to hire an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, for the Port Elgin location. This position is suited to a self-motivated engineering professional who can work…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mines and Ports
AECOM
Markham, ON · Calgary, Alberta
- $150,000 to $220,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Automotive Engineer
Experis Canada
Windsor, ON
- Contract
Job Title: Body Component Engineer (Exterior Lighting DRE)
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Mechanical Engineer
Bioriginal
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Intermediate Process Mechanical Engineer- Water
Stantec
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
We are currently looking for an Intermediate Process Mechanical Engineer, sp
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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Resources
WSP in Canada
Charlottetown, PE
- Full-time
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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Resources
WSP in Canada
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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Resources
WSP in Canada
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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Resources
WSP in Canada
St. John's, NL · Greater St. John's Metropolitan Area
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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Resources
WSP in Canada
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Lead Mechanical Engineer, Resources
WSP in Canada
Fredericton, NB
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AtkinsRéalis

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Port Elgin, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: A minimum of 15 years of relevant engineering experience, including significant experience in the nuclear industry and in a senior design or technical role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Port Elgin location. This position requires an experienced, self-motivated professional capable of working independently, leading complex engineering activities, and providing technical guidance to junior staff. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment delivering engineering services for nuclear power plants within a matrix organization.

Your role

Prepare and review engineering documents, calculations, specifications, reports, drawings, procedures, and other technical deliverables.
Lead conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activities for nuclear power plant systems, structures, and components.
Define engineering scope, technical requirements, deliverables, budgets, schedules, and resource needs.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve technical and interface issues with clients, suppliers, project teams, and other stakeholders.
Support engineering changes through the applicable engineering change control processes, from concept development through implementation, commissioning, closeout, and availability for service.
Perform and review technical assessments, calculations, design evaluations, and verification activities in accordance with applicable procedures.
Provide pre-order and post-order engineering support, including preparation of procurement documents, technical bid evaluations, supplier document reviews, and resolution of design deviations and non-conformances.
Support manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, commissioning, and field activities, including site and supplier visits as required.
Ensure work complies with applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, quality-assurance requirements, and client and company procedures.
Interface directly with client engineering representatives and communicate technical matters clearly to peers, management, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Monitor and report on engineering progress, performance, risks, issues, and staffing needs to engineering and project management.
Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, provide technical guidance, and contribute to knowledge transfer and continuous improvement.

About you

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Registered Professional Engineer in a province of Canada and a member in good standing, or eligible for registration.
A minimum of 15 years of relevant engineering experience, including significant experience in the nuclear industry and in a senior design or technical role.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary work and interfacing with clients, suppliers, project teams, and regulatory or authorized inspection organizations, as applicable.
Demonstrated experience delivering modifications or engineering work for nuclear facilities through the full engineering lifecycle.
Strong knowledge of applicable nuclear codes, standards, regulatory requirements, engineering change control processes, and quality-assurance practices.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and review complex engineering deliverables and perform or oversee design verification.
Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
Results-driven, self-motivated, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix organization.
Willingness to travel to and potentially work at project, client, or supplier sites to meet business needs.

Additional, preferred qualifications:

Advanced degree in an applicable engineering discipline.
Bruce Power Qualifications such: OE, ADE, IEE and Maximo are considered an asset.
Completion of key Nuclear Power School courses and exposure to system level Bruce Power training is considered an asset.
Experience with pressure-boundary systems or components, equipment qualification, seismic or environmental qualification, design registration, or other specialized nuclear engineering activities.
Qualification or recent experience as a Specialized Professional Engineer under an applicable code or standard.
Experience supporting procurement, manufacturing, fabrication, testing, installation, commissioning, and field engineering activities.
Knowledge of configuration management, systems engineering, constructability, operability, maintainability, and lifecycle considerations.
Strong presentation, facilitation, mentoring, and public-speaking abilities.
Valid Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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Appropriate accommodation 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.

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Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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Responsibilities

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead complex engineering activities, including design, documentation, and technical oversight for nuclear power plant systems. They are responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance to junior staff throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and be a registered Professional Engineer in Canada. A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, specifically within the nuclear industry and senior design roles, is required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering
Nuclear power plant systems
Technical leadership
Engineering design
Project management
Regulatory compliance
Quality assurance
Procurement support
Technical documentation
Mentoring
Problem-solving
Communication
Configuration management
Systems engineering
Commissioning
Field engineering

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits
Training and professional development
Hybrid working culture
Generous time-off policies

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Nuclear Power
Design Engineering
Engineering Change Control
Quality Assurance
Procurement
Commissioning
Pressure-boundary systems
Seismic qualification
Environmental qualification
Bruce Power
Maximo
Systems Engineering
Constructability
Operability
Maintainability
Lifecycle management
Technical bid evaluation
Regulatory requirements
Professional Engineer
Matrix organization
Field engineering
Fabrication
Installation
Design verification
Engineering deliverables
Project management
Mentoring
Safety standards
Configuration management

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