Intermediate​/Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description
Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.

Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder’s integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

ROLE OVERVIEW - work out of the Edmonton or Calgary location

We are looking to hire an  Intermediate/Senior Mechanical Engineer  who will provide mechanical engineering expertise to our project teams, ensuring that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved. This individual will play an active role in project management duties such as conferring with internal and external stakeholders and preparing all necessary technical documentation. The Mechanical Engineer will work closely with the mechanical design and project engineering teams to ensure working plans and technical drawings meet project specifications and goals.

This individual reports to the Mechanical Department Manager and will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding junior-level members of the team.

This is a great opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer who is creative, collaborative, possesses strong mechanical engineering knowledge and experience, is able to mentor others, and is enthusiastic about new challenges (technical and non-technical). Our team is dynamic and collaborative - if this description fits what you are looking for in your career.

EXPERIENCE& ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of a recognized university with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent.

Professional Engineering designation with APEGA is a  must .

4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering field; EP/EPC experience is very desirable.

Recent experience in executing multi-projects and multi-disciplined small- to medium-sized projects.

Expertise in piping design and material selection in accordance to oil and gas projects in Western Canada.

High level of knowledge in the use of oil and gas industry codes and standards, including but not limited to CSA, ASME, and API.

Experience in pipe stress analysis using CAESAR II, including NozzlePRO and FE/Pipe or other FEA software is considered an asset.

Experience with vessel and heat exchanger design to ASME and TEMA standards.

Experience with COMPRESS, PVElite, or similar software is considered an asset.

Experience with various rotating equipment, such as compressors, gas/steam turbines, pumps, compressor and pump seals, as well as special-purpose rotating equipment auxiliary systems would be an asset.

Working knowledge of CAD design software (for viewing files) would be an asset.

High level of knowledge for the use of appropriate construction methods.

Previous site/field-level experience is considered an asset.

Previous pipeline engineering experience is considered an asset.

Proficiency in MS Office Suite and PDF editor programs used to create reports and documents.

US PE is an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute mechanical engineering activities with the objective of meeting the defined contractual scope to the relevant codes, standards, and company/client procedures.

Perform calculations and develop material takeoffs and cost estimates.

Stamp and issue drawings.

Analyze technical issues within their core engineering discipline, aided and supported by the other specialist disciplines.

Develop work plans, execution of strategies, and project resource planning given schedule, budget, and…