Canada, Vancouver
Experience: > 10 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: July 13, 2025

Introduction

Our client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Vancouver Engineering office. The successful candidate will provide technical advice and guidance for all phases of assigned large/complex mechanical engineering projects and programs, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at the appropriate cost.

What are you going to do 

  • Apply working knowledge of engineering principles to assigned engineering projects, using sound engineering, data measurement, and collection, calculations, analysis, interpretation, and problem-solving.
  • Review, interpret, comment, and approve mechanical engineering deliverables. Review reports for mechanical design projects and provide recommendations to the site team and to project consultants.
  • Lead the mechanical efforts on large/complex mineral processing engineering projects, which may include the development of new or modification to existing systems and processes, including the responsibility of approving work from other engineering disciplines.
  • Manage projects and serve as a mechanical subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex projects.
  • Managing the mechanical discipline of an engineering consultant, construction planning and construction supervision.
  • Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations
  • Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas
  • Develop and/or review scopes of work, evaluate proposals, draft formalized internal requests for funding.
  • May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment as approved and required.
  • Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and eight (8) years discipline related engineering experience, OR
  • Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years discipline related engineering experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering
  • Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
  • Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
  • Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • Skill in following safety practices, and recognizing, controlling and/or eliminating hazards Ability to build trust and credibility with employees/peers and establish common goals and expectations
  • Strong analytical skills

What we offer 

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