Thermal Design Engineer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10–15 years’ experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Join Our Team as a Thermal Design Engineer at Exchanger Industries Limited!
Why Choose Exchanger Industries Limited?
- Industry Leadership: Canada’s leading provider of custom heat transfer equipment, trusted globally.
- Innovation & Growth: A culture driven by continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Global Impact, Local Roots: Based in Alberta, our projects span the globe, giving you the opportunity to contribute internationally.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, and innovation.
- The chance to directly impact projects that drive energy efficiency and industrial performance.
This is a senior role that blends deep technical expertise with leadership, ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on problem-solving, mentoring, and driving innovation in heat transfer design.
What You’ll Do
As a Thermal Design Engineer, you will:
- Lead thermal and mechanical design of air coolers, shell & tube heat exchangers, waste heat boilers, and sulfur condensers.
- Perform thermal and vibration analyses, ensuring compliance with codes and client specifications.
- Review, check, and approve engineering work - providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Support proposals by preparing engineering design packages, calculations, and technical input during bid stages.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development) to align solutions with project and client goals.
- Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions.
- Stamp/sign deliverables as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
- Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, leveraging digital tools, and embedding energy efficiency and sustainability in design.
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
- 10–15 years’ experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.
- Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
- Proficiency with HTRI software and proven expertise in thermal analysis & vibration.
- Strong knowledge of pressure vessel design codes (ASME, API, ABSA).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
Requirements/Assets
- Active P.Eng. designation.
- Structural engineering experience.
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based in Calgary, WFH 5 days/month, with occasional shop visits.
- Minimal travel required.
- Fast-paced, project-driven environment with multiple priorities.
Apply today and help us build world-class heat transfer solutions. Built on Trust, Backed by Experience.
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Responsibilities
Lead thermal and mechanical design and analysis for heat transfer equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client specifications. Review and approve engineering work, mentor junior engineers, support proposals, collaborate across teams and with clients, and drive continuous improvement and energy efficiency.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 10–15 years of experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment, and eligibility for APEGA professional engineering registration. Candidates should be proficient with HTRI and thermal and vibration analysis, and have strong knowledge of ASME, API, and ABSA requirements; an active P.Eng. designation and structural engineering experience are assets.
Skills
- Thermal Design
- Mechanical Design
- Heat Transfer
- Thermal Analysis
- Vibration Analysis
- HTRI Software
- Pressure Vessel Design
- ASME Codes
- API Codes
- ABSA Requirements
- Engineering Leadership
- Mentoring
- Professional Engineering
- Client Communication
- Continuous Improvement
- Energy Efficiency
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Professional Growth And Development
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Thermal Design
- Mechanical Design
- Air Coolers
- Shell And Tube Heat Exchangers
- Waste Heat Boilers
- Sulfur Condensers
- Heat Transfer
- Thermal Analysis
- Vibration Analysis
- HTRI
- Pressure Vessel Design
- ASME
- API
- ABSA
- APEGA
- Professional Engineer
- P.Eng.
- Heavy Industry
- Manufacturing
- Engineering Design Packages
- Technical Proposals
- Client Specifications
- Design Reviews
- Structural Engineering
- Continuous Improvement
- Digital Tools
- Energy Efficiency
- Sustainability
- Mentorship