Senior Mechanical Engineer Trail, BC

Senior Mechanical Engineer Trail, BC  Trail, BC, Canada
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3286 | Posted on: 10/26/2026
Type of position:  Regular
Your future role on our team  We are growing our Mechanical/Piping Engineering team in our Trail Office! As our work expands in the energy, mining and industrial sectors, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 8-12 years of consulting experience in heavy industry. We are looking for curious, self‑motivated professionals who bring strong teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset.
As a Mechanical Engineer at BBA Trail Office, you will play a key role in all phases of engineering projects from front‑end studies to detailed design and field implementation. As an intermediate/senior member of the mechanical engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional technical quality, identification and development of new business opportunities and client relationships and providing mentorship and guidance to some of our more junior team members.

About us  With over 1,650 employees and 20 offices across Canada and abroad, BBA is ranked among Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies. BBA is a multi‑disciplinary consulting engineering firm focused on practice (PCB), providing professional services and highly technical expertise in the energy and natural resources industries, including renewable energy, mining and metals, hydroelectric power, advanced chemicals and biofuels markets.
Our Trail Office offers a unique opportunity for work/life balance. Located in the heart of BC’s scenic West Kootenay region and minutes away from the world‑class Red Mountain ski hill, the location offers strong community spirit with unparalleled access to skiing, mountain biking, hiking and backcountry adventures amongst stunning lakes and mountain scenery, while BBA’s flexible working hours, hybrid home/office policy and the unique Trail‑office opportunity for an optional 4‑day work week give you the time to enjoy it.

Our proximity to several hydroelectric dams and industrial facilities give opportunity for local site support and brownfield design, while BBA’s strong culture of interoffice collaboration gives access to opportunities across BBA’s network of 20 offices across Canada and abroad.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to   Take a lead role in client communications and business development
Develop scopes of work, budgets, methodologies, and proposals
Lead all or mechanical scope on conceptual design studies, pre‑feasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering
Be the Project Manager or Project Leader on engineering mandates within the mining and metals, hydroelectric power, renewable energy and pulp and paper industries.
Be a key team member for small to major brownfield/greenfield mining projects
Perform mechanical/piping engineering calculations
Establish client needs, prepare or review reports, estimates and specifications.
Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, commissioning, and testing
Provide mentorship and coaching of junior/intermediate engineers, actively sharing knowledge, and supporting the enhancement of skills within the team.
Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high quality professional work.
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Entrepreneurial spirit
Desire to motivate and develop the next generation
Strong commitment to health and safety
Willingness to work together while having fun
Sense of equity and inclusion
Efficient, both at the office and the work site
Eco‑mindful
Interest in solving the most complex challenges
Overview of certifications and job requirements   University degree in Mechanical Engineering
8 to 12 years of relevant engineering experience, with a preference for 5+…