Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
12-15 years of EPCM experience in oil and gas projects
Experience planning and managing project scope, schedule, and budget
Strong background in static and/or rotating equipment
Experience with conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and/or sweet/sour gas projects
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Own mechanical engineering scope, schedule, budget, and coordination on projects
Establish design criteria and oversee preparation of specifications and deliverables
Lead mechanical engineering activities across all project phases
Supervise mechanical engineers, designers, and EITs
Coordinate with various engineering disciplines for integrated design
Prepare mechanical scopes of work and technical packages for procurement
Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a mechanical team in a multidisciplinary environment
Mentorship opportunities for developing engineers
Involvement in all phases of high-quality energy projects
Commitment to safety and technical compliance
Focus on innovative energy solutions and project execution excellence
Full Job Description
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Description
We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with strong technical expertise and leadership capability to guide mechanical design and execution across a diverse portfolio of energy projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead the mechanical team in a multidisciplinary environment, mentor engineers, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable facilities from concept through execution.
What You'll Do
As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will own the mechanical engineering scope, schedule, budget and coordination on assigned projects and ensure technical quality and execution excellence.
Technical Leadership
Establish design criteria and oversee preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings, models, and bills of material
Specify, evaluate, and select mechanical equipment including packages, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers
Check and approve mechanical deliverables produced by team members
Ensure consistency and technical integrity of mechanical designs in accordance with applicable codes, standards and project requirements
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Lead mechanical engineering activities across all project phases including conceptual design, FEED, and detailed engineering, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project delivery
Lead and supervise mechanical engineers, designers and EITs on project teams
Coordinate with process, piping, electrical, instrumentation, automation and civil/structural disciplines to deliver integrated designs
Interface with project team, clients, and vendors to define scope, resolve technical issues, and support procurement processes
Project Execution & Vendor Coordination
Prepare mechanical scopes of work and technical packages for vendor procurement
Interface and collaborate with vendors in the procurement of mechanical equipment
Review and approve vendor drawings and data to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with specifications
Monitor and manage mechanical deliverables, schedules and budgets to support overall project execution
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Ensure mechanical work adheres to the Equinox quality standards
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and regulatory requirements including:
ABSA
AER
OHS
Provide technical expertise in one or more of the following
ASME Section VIII (Pressure Vessels)
API (Pumps, Compressors) CSA (Pressure Equipment, etc.)
TEMA (Heat Exchangers)
ASME B31.3 (Process Piping)
Apply NACE standards where required
About You
You are a technically strong mechanical engineer with proven leadership experience in an EPCM environment. You bring:
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
12-15 years of EPCM experience on oil and gas projects with significant experience in a lead role
Experience in planning and managing the scope, schedule, budget and coordination of project-based work
Strong experience with package engineering with a background in static and/or rotating equipment
Experience supporting conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and/or sweet/sour gas projects
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
A detail, solutions-oriented, and quality-driven approach to engineering delivery
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about technical excellence, enjoy leading teams, and are looking for a place where you can grow your career while shaping innovative energy projects, we'd love to hear from you.
