project mechanical engineer
Education:
Bachelor's degree. 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)?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Other benefits:
- Free parking available.
- Parking available.