Canada - AB - Calgary
Senior Design Engineer
Full-Time
Remote or Hybrid depending on location - Alberta, New-Brunswick or Quebec
The Senior Design Engineer leads the development of complex preliminary engineering designs and provides technical leadership throughout early-stage project development. Leading a draftsperson and a mechanical designer, this role ensures designs meet operational needs, Graymont standards, and project objectives while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions.
Responsibilities
• Lead, coach, and develop a team by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration and accountability, and ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables.
• Interpret and validate preliminary design criteria based on project objectives, production targets, and product requirements.
• Lead early-stage engineering and multidisciplinary concept development in collaboration with EPC project management, process engineering, and operations teams.
• Develop key technical deliverables, including process flow diagrams, conceptual layouts, and equipment lists, in collaboration with the design team.
• Ensure designs align with operational requirements, project objectives, Graymont standards, applicable codes, and lessons learned.
• Prepare Class 5 cost estimates for proposed design concepts.
• Develop and continuously improve internal engineering standards and methodologies.
• Lead design reviews and option analyses, coordinate with EPC partners and consultants, and identify opportunities for value engineering and design optimization.
• Perform preliminary sizing calculations for material-handling systems and process equipment.
• Review vendor drawings and technical submittals for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with the approved design intent.
Qualifications
Education & Professional Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline; at least seven years of progressively responsible design engineering experience; and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licence or equivalent.
Technology Requirements: Advanced proficiency in CAD software and related engineering tools.
Skills & Competencies:
• Extensive experience in material handling, equipment sizing, and processing plant design, preferably in the cement or lime industry.
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes and standards, supported by sound technical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership, team-building, coaching, and people-development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding workload, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience leading major multidisciplinary engineering design packages.
Travel Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.
