Lead Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Our client, an established engineering consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their Calgary team.

This position will provide technical leadership across oil and gas and industrial engineering projects, with a focus on process mechanical equipment, piping systems, and facility engineering. The successful candidate will oversee mechanical engineering deliverables, collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will bring a broad mechanical engineering background, strong consulting experience, and the ability to lead technical work across multiple projects.

Further Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Lead mechanical engineering activities across oil and gas and industrial facility projects, from early-stage design through detailed engineering and construction support.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, including equipment specifications, calculations, technical reports, and design documentation.
• Provide technical input into mechanical equipment selection, piping systems, equipment layouts, and P&IDs.
• Coordinate with piping designers, project managers, other engineering disciplines, and client representatives.
• Review vendor documentation, equipment requisitions, and technical evaluations.
• Support engineering estimates, project planning, and technical scopes of work.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable industry codes and standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and EITs, providing technical guidance, design reviews, and professional development support.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably within oil and gas or heavy industrial facilities.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
• Strong process mechanical engineering background, including mechanical equipment and piping systems.
• Experience in engineering consulting, ideally delivering multidisciplinary industrial projects.
• Previous experience in a senior or lead engineering capacity.
• Knowledge of applicable ASME, API, and CSA codes and standards.
• Experience with pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping systems, or similar equipment.
• Strong communication, technical leadership, and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience with oil sands, tailings, or operating facility modifications would be considered an asset.

Why This Firm?

• Work on a diverse range of oil and gas and industrial engineering projects.
• Take on a senior technical leadership role with opportunities to influence project delivery.
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering professionals.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to the growth of the team.
• Hybrid work arrangements, competitive compensation, and professional development opportunities.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume in Word format in response to this posting or email christopher.phillips@torustalent.com.

Torus Talent and our client are equal opportunity employers. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.