Senior / Chief Mechanical Process Engineer
Location: Edmonton, AB
Compensation: $120,000 – $160,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Full-Time, On-Site (Office-Based)
Industry: Design-Build Engineering | Industrial Projects up to $30M
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Edmonton-based design-build firm that delivers projects across Canada and the United States. Known for their hands-on approach, they manage every stage of the process from concept and design through fabrication and construction with a focus on precision, safety, and quality.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior / Chief Mechanical Process Engineer to join the leadership team. Reporting directly to the owner, this individual will take full ownership of projects from conception to completion, leading both the technical design and mentoring a talented group of junior engineers and drafters.
This role is ideal for a self-driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys seeing their designs come to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all mechanical process engineering activities for design-build projects up to $30M in value.
- Design and review systems involving piping, pumps, tanks, and instrumentation.
- Develop and interpret P&IDs and 3D models.
- Manage project delivery from initial concept through detailed design, fabrication, and commissioning.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and drafters.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure structural, electrical, and mechanical integration throughout the build.
Qualifications
- P.Eng designation (Mechanical) required and in good standing.
- Minimum 10+ years of mechanical/process design experience in industrial or design-build environments.
- Strong understanding of P&IDs, 3D modelling, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Proven experience managing projects end-to-end,concept to completion.
- Experience with design-build project delivery is highly preferred.
- Cross-border experience (Canada/US) and/or a dual engineering designation is considered a strong asset.
- Excellent leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
Compensation & Work Environment
- Base Salary: $120,000 – $160,000
- Additional: Annual bonus + comprehensive benefits package
- Work Arrangement: In-office, Edmonton-based role
- Environment: Collaborative, fast-paced, and hands-on with direct access to ownership
Why Join Them
- Work directly with ownership and have influence on strategic project decisions.
- Be part of a respected Edmonton-based firm with projects across North America.
- Opportunity to lead large-scale, complex industrial design-build projects from the ground up.
- Competitive compensation, flexible environment, and long-term growth potential.
Interested?
If you’re a senior-level engineer ready to take ownership of industrial projects and mentor the next generation of engineers, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply in confidence or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
