Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Stationary Equipment (Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta)

VTEK is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specialized in stationary equipment to support our projects in Alberta's Industrial Heartland, in Fort Saskatchewan. You will play a key role in the design, specification, and verification of pressure vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers, ensuring the quality and compliance of all deliverables.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Employer-contributed retirement plan
• Flexible schedule and collaborative work environment
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
• Culture of innovation and technical excellence

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and verify stationary equipment: pressure vessels, storage tanks, heat exchangers, towers, drums, and fired heaters
• Perform and validate design calculations to ASME Section VIII (Div. 1 and 2), API 650/653, TEMA, and CSA B51
• Prepare datasheets, specifications, and tender documents, and technically evaluate fabricator bids
• Ensure regulatory compliance of equipment and coordinate drawing registration with ABSA
• Conduct design reviews, fabrication surveillance, and shop inspections at vendor facilities
• Support integrity assessments, fitness-for-service (FFS) evaluations, and modifications to existing plant equipment
• Coordinate with process, piping, structural, and instrumentation disciplines to deliver integrated engineering packages
• Resolve technical issues during project reviews and through construction and commissioning
• Support business development through technical expertise, estimates, and presentations
• Supervise technicians, designers, and junior staff assigned to projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• APEGA member (or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in Alberta)
• 8 to 15 years of mechanical engineering experience, including significant exposure to stationary equipment (refining, petrochemical, gas, or mining)
• Strong command of applicable codes and standards: ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, API 510/570/650/653/660, TEMA, CSA B51, and ABSA requirements
• Working knowledge of design and analysis software (PV Elite or Compress, Caesar II, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Navisworks)
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is an asset
• Based in the Edmonton area or willing to relocate; available for site and vendor shop visits
• Rigor, autonomy, and ability to manage multiple priorities

About Us

VTEK Consultants Inc. is a leader in engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM). We deliver projects in the refining, petrochemical, mining, and biofuel sectors, with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability. We value collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

www.vtek.ca