mechanical design engineer
About Altex Industries Inc.
Altex Industries Inc. is a leading Canadian manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and servicing of industrial air coolers, shell-and-tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related heat transfer equipment for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Industrial sectors.
With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service, we are committed to safety, continuous improvement, and strong collaboration across all departments.
We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Edmonton, Alberta.
Position Summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and execution of industrial air coolers, shell-and-tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related heat transfer equipment.
Working closely with customers, Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Field Services, this role supports projects from proposal and design through fabrication and delivery.
The successful candidate will apply sound engineering principles to ensure equipment meets customer specifications, applicable codes and industry standards, and Altex quality requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Design industrial air coolers, finned tube bundles, shell-and-tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, structural components, and related heat transfer equipment.
- Perform thermal and mechanical design calculations for air coolers, shell-and-tube heat exchangers, and related equipment.
- Perform or support mechanical design calculations for pressure-containing equipment in accordance with applicable ASME requirements.
- Prepare engineering calculations, fabrication drawings, bills of material, and supporting technical documentation.
- Review engineering calculations and drawings to ensure compliance with customer specifications, API 661, TEMA, ASME, other applicable codes and standards, and fabrication requirements.
- Support the development and improvement of air cooler, heat exchanger, and pressure equipment designs, manufacturing methods, and engineering standards.
- Manage assigned projects from design through fabrication and delivery.
- Work closely with Project Management, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Field Services to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing operations and assist in resolving fabrication and design-related issues.
- Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical clarification throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct shop walk-downs to ensure design intent is maintained throughout fabrication.
- Assist in the preparation of change orders resulting from scope, schedule, or design changes.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and engineering development projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications ? Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and registration with APEGA.
- Minimum four (4) years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, pressure equipment, or heat transfer equipment environment.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, fabrication processes, and project execution.
- Experience preparing engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Experience designing industrial air coolers and/or shell-and-tube heat exchangers, including thermal and mechanical design of heat transfer equipment.
- Knowledge and practical application of API 661 standards.
- Knowledge and practical application of TEMA standards for shell-and-tube heat exchangers.
- Familiarity with ASME pressure equipment design and fabricatio