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Project mechanical engineer

  • Work Term: Temporary
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Urban area
  • Consulting firm
  • Various locations
  • Manufacturing or processing industry
  • Engineering firm

Tasks

  • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
  • Design power plants, machines and equipment
  • Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
  • Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
  • Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
  • Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
  • Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates
  • Assess business opportunities and develop strategies

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • AutoCAD Certification
  • Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
  • Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Computer and technology knowledge

  • AutoCAD
  • MS Windows
  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • MS Office
  • MS Excel

Area of work experience

  • Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
  • Operations or production
  • Purchasing, procurement and contracts
  • Research and development
  • Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
  • Project management
  • Fabrication
  • Project coordination
  • Design
  • Project planning

Area of specialization

  • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
  • Material handling
  • Construction
  • Drafting
  • Industrial design

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
  • Public transportation is available
  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
  • Hardworking
  • Honesty
  • Ability to multitask

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

  • Day

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available