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Intermediate Mechanical Engineer Lead

LocationThunder Bay, ON, Canada
Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Salary RangeCA$110K - 125K+
Published At:5 days ago
Job no: 83959
Category: Engineering

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Your Role:

  • Trusted to take professional and technical responsibility while developing safe and efficient designs and specifications, while ensuring designs meet all local codes, standards, and AHJ requirements.
  • Technical scope varies based on project rosters and can include:
  • Industrial process improvements, layouts and equipment integration
  • Fluid/slurry pumping and piping
  • Solid and bulk material handling, conveying, crushing, etc.
  • General mechanical machine design and platework
  • Development/input to PFD and P&ID development
  • Fuel storage and distribution
  • HVAC, plumbing
  • Integration with 3D scans and models
  • Works under appropriate level of general supervision based on individual level of experience. Our approach is to leverage the skillsets we have, and work towards developing ones we may need.
  • Trusted to develop or provide sound input to project scope definition,
  • execution/methodology, planning and resource requirements based on experience level.
  • Works both with and as a mentor to produce competent and accurate design packages.
  • Reviews and coordinates the development of supporting 3D models and 2D drawings with support from multidiscipline designer teams.
  • Take responsibility of or provide input to Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Follows established internal quality control and assurance procedures, best practices, and standards, however, is also encouraged to provide input to continuous improvements.
  • Typical engineering tasks can include:
  • Project Management, Project Engineering, Project Discipline Lead Duties
  • Engineering Proposals and Fee Estimates
  • Mentoring
  • Resource planning
  • Capital Cost Estimates and Construction Schedules
  • Equipment and Construction requisition packages including bid reviews
  • Procurement and Construction Support
  • Field assessments and measurements
  • HAZOPs and Risk Assessment Facilitation
  • Constructability Reviews
  • Client relationship building
  • Business Development
  • Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
  • Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
  • Additional duties as required.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field
  • Must have have familiarity with mining exposure, material handling, mechanical mining
  • Current, practicing registration as Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers of Ontario, or eligibility for practicing registration.
  • Working knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD software and related workflows for products similar to AutoCAD, CADWorx, Plant 3D, Revit, etc.
  • Additional software experience including FEA, hydraulic, and energy modeling software,
  • SolidWorks, Inventor, Caesar, AFT Fathom, Belt Stat, HAP, etc. are considered an asset.
  • Experience within any or all major project phases including Scoping, Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Detailed Design, Commissioning, Field Engineering, Contract Administration and Construction Support.
  • Specific engineering experience such as mining, mineral processing, materials handling, industrial plant and machinery layout and integration, mine hoisting, ventilation, and dewatering and/or NI 43-101 compliant studies are considered an asset.
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite, or similar productivity/collaborative and planning software.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as needed.


The perks of working at our client include:

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.



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  • Published on 28 Jul 2025, 6:40 PM