
Senior Process Mechanical Engineer - Large Municipal Pump Station Design
- Waterloo, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
- Lead and oversee the preparation of mechanical system designs, and oversee drawing and 3D model preparation.
- Coordinating hydraulic and stress analyses of critical piping systems
- Generate, review, and take responsibility for contract documents and specifications primarily as they relate to process mechanical requirements
- Interact with core discipline teams (structural, electrical, controls, process), as well as internal and external clients to coordinate and achieve project objectives in a timely manner
- Act as a mentor to team members (both junior engineers and engineering technicians)
- Ensure technical communication is clear, concise, and well-understood by partners across different levels of management (both internal and external clients)
- Communicate and interface regularly with clients as well as vendors and contractors.
- Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants. Analyze client technical specifications and requirements in terms of mechanical engineering principles and technology requirements
- Process Design Engineering: Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
- Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
- Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
- Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
- Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent Level
- General Experience: Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job-related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level. (Over 10 years)
- Managerial Experience: Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)
- P.Eng. designation in Ontario
- Minimum of 10 years of experience within a related industry, with preference given to experience with municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities
- Experience designing large wastewater pumping stations for municipal regions.
- Project management experience is an asset
- Familiarity with BIM 360, REVIT, AutoCAD, and NavisWorks is an asset
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle a wide range of client and project types and requirements
- Strong analytical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead and multitask in a team environment while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including clients, contractors, and field staff
- Must hold a valid driver's license in Ontario and be willing to travel within Ontario and Canada as required.