Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Surrey, British Columbia
  • Full Time
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Design & Fabrication) About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in industrial systems and custom project delivery. The business operates across two primary divisions:

  • A project engineering group that converts externally developed general arrangement (GA) designs into detailed shop models and fabrication drawings.
  • A manufacturing division focused on delivering complete wastewater treatment systemsfrom initial specifications through design, modeling, and fabrication.

This is a highly collaborative role with strong exposure to both engineering and operations, as well as direct customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform engineering design calculations and review technical specifications
  • Determine system requirements including belt sizing and hydraulic pressures
  • Develop detailed drawings and models following customer approval
  • Review and check drawings produced by other engineers/designers
  • Collaborate closely with operations and engineering teams
  • Evaluate and implement design and specification changes
  • Act as a point of contact for customer communication, treating internal stakeholders with the same level of service
  • Conduct occasional site visits/inspections as required
Required Skills & Experience
  • Extensive experience in mechanical engineering and mechanical design
  • Proficiency with:
    • AutoCAD
    • Autodesk Inventor
    • Autodesk Vault
  • Strong understanding of fabrication drawings and shop modeling
  • Proven ability to work in a customer-facing environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineer designation ( P.Eng. ) not required
  • Experience with industrial systems, manufacturing, or wastewater treatment projects
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Outgoing and communicative personality able to bring energy and engagement to a collaborative team
  • Comfortable interacting with both technical teams and customers
  • Strong attention to detail with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
  • Experienced enough to operate at an expert level with minimal oversight
Work Environment
  • Based in British Columbia, with engineering and design functions centralized locally
  • Interaction with broader business units, including a sales-focused team in another region.
  • Combination of office-based design work with occasional site exposure.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surrey, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Surrey,BC. A propos d'Actalent

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Job ID: 522948819
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026

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