Reports to: Engineering Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 40HRs/WK
Location: Work from home in Ontario
Date Posted: October 27, 2026
Salary Range: $150,000.00 to $170,000.00
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB We are seeking a Specialist Mechanical Engineer to deliver expert technical leadership on complex underground mining and heavy industrial projects. Working closely with the Engineering Mechanical Engineering Lead and project teams, you will develop mechanical concepts, lead peer and technical reviews, mentor engineers and designers, and provide advanced problem-solving support. We need an experienced engineer who can contribute from day one.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Technical leadership: Develop mechanical concepts, trade-off studies and special assignments for complex work packages.
- Design and review: Perform and review calculations, equipment selection and system layouts; conduct peer and technical reviews; review and stamp work of EITs and intermediate engineers.
- Proposals: Lead engineering estimates for proposals, attend proposal-stage site visits and bid meetings.
- Procurement: Identify long-lead items, prepare scope-of-work documents, support tender evaluations and vendor recommendations, and support fabrication.
- Construction support: Respond to field enquiries, provide commissioning support, and uphold change management, QA shop/site reviews and as-built close-out. Site visits / inspections and onsite commissioning.
- Mentorship and standards: Mentor junior engineers and designers, help maintain departmental standards, and assist with recruiting.
- Health and safety: Act as a safety champion, building safety and regulatory compliance into every design and participating in risk assessments.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a Canadian-accredited program.
- Registered P.Eng. with a Canadian provincial/territorial engineering regulator (PEO or equivalent).
- 15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in mining or heavy construction, including medium to large underground mining or heavy industrial infrastructure.
- Proven design experience in: material handling, HVAC and ventilation, piping and pumping, pneumatics, hydraulics, rigging and hoisting, etc.
- Experience across the project lifecycle: studies, pre-feasibility/feasibility, basic engineering, IFC, procurement, fabrication, installation and commissioning.
- Proven ability to lead technical work, mentor others and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of Autodesk suite of products and mechanical analysis software, MS Office and MS Project.
ASSETS- Temporary works underground mechanical engineering experience; site, construction support and field engineering exposure; experience with Canadian remote or Arctic mining projects.
CandidacyPlease note that to be considered, you must be a Canadian citizen or have written authorization to work in Canada under federal immigration requirements and currently be residing in Canada.
Apply Now Ready to join our team? Start your application today by entering information into the form on the right-hand side of this page. When submitting your resume, be sure to include all relevant qualifications-such as Ontario Common Core certifications-along with any other applicable training or credentials.
Thank you for your interest in working with our teams at Cementation!
