Lead Mechanical Engineer
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Key details
- Salary
- $150K–$180K/yr
- Location
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10–13 yrs
- Function
- Hardware, mechanical & civil engineering
- Focus area
- other
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship
- Posted
- 19h ago
Skills
About the role
Sedgman is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Vancouver office.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background delivering mining, mineral processing and heavy industrial projects from conceptual studies through detailed design, construction and commissioning.
This role will provide technical and discipline leadership across mechanical engineering activities, with particular expertise in mechanical process equipment, plant layouts, platework, piping, pumping and material handling systems. You will lead mechanical engineering deliverables, guide engineers and designers, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, procurement and construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
What does this role involve?
Main Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and direction to mechanical engineers and designers across mining and mineral processing projects.
Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering scope and deliverables across studies, detailed design, procurement, construction support and commissioning.
Lead the design, specification and integration of mechanical process equipment, platework, piping, pumping, conveyors and material handling systems.
Review and approve key mechanical deliverables including calculations, equipment specifications, datasheets, Mechanical Equipment Lists, drawings, PFDs and P&IDs.
Lead mechanical design reviews, resolve complex technical issues, and ensure designs consider safety, constructability, operability and maintainability.
Coordinate mechanical resources, allocate work, maintain consistent engineering practices, and mentor engineers and technical personnel.
Lead technical interfaces with vendors and procurement, including equipment packages, technical bid evaluations, vendor data and drawings.
Provide construction and commissioning support, including RFIs, technical queries, field issues, design changes and non-conformance resolution.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and act as a key mechanical engineering interface with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders.