Project Engineer Mechanical (4-7 years)

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The Naval World intrigues you!

Are you looking to take up challenges in the development of HVAC-R solutions & equipment for the Naval industry? Do you want to actively contribute to projects from design to manufacturing, testing and up to delivery? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset, and are customer driven? Do you want to take your management and technical skills to the next level?

If you are looking for stimulating challenges, being part of an ambitious and passionate team. -We want to know you!

Who are we?

A global leader of naval, military and marine Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems & equipment. Bronswerk provides turnkey solutions for commercial and military vessels through its 12 offices worldwide. Bronswerk manages the entire process, from design to commissioning, installation and in-service support.

Working closely with the project team and reporting to the Director of Engineering, theProject Engineer Mechanical will be actively participating in or leading the execution of HVAC system design projects and equipment design projects through their full lifecycle (from design to delivery).

You will provide technical and subject matter expertise on marine HVAC-R systems (including airside, chilled water, hot water, and refrigeration) and components, ship design specifications, heating and cooling load calculations, ducting and piping pressure loss calculations, equipment and duct or pipe sizing calculations, noise calculations, control philosophies, custom equipment design, etc.

While developing the most effective HVAC-R solutions for various marine applications, theProject Engineer will also support the team in resolving client technical issues and concerns.

With guidance from the Director of Engineering and the project team, you will:

• Design HVAC-R systems by performing heat load, air balance, pressure loss, and noise calculations, sizing ducting and piping, preparing single line diagrams, P&IDs, control philosophies and block diagrams, and perform equipment selections for major system equipment and inline components.
• Participate in identifying functional requirements and vendors as needed.
• Create and revise 2D drawings and sometimes 3D models for standard system components forming part of Bronswerk’s standard equipment library.
• Design and select specialized refrigeration, cooling, heating, or ventilation components and equipment required for military and commercial marine applications.
• Perform or support calculations for equipment characteristics such as resilience to shock and vibration, structural strength, center of gravity, cooling and heating capacities, pressure drops, noise, heat dissipation, and other client driven requirements.
• Work with mechanical designers to develop 3D models, client drawings, production drawings, bills of materials for procurement, and equipment P&IDs.
• Design test procedures to validate the efficacy of equipment including procedures to meet military specifications and other qualification requirements.
• Prepare schedules of costs including labour (detailed design, engineering, production, testing, qualification, installation), materials, and components for review by the Project Manager.
• Prepare technical deliverables related to projects including technical specifications and data sheets, installation/operating/maintenance manuals, training materials, and various other supporting documentation as required by the client.
• Conduct configuration control on all engineering documents and drawings.
• Assist the Project Manager in identifying and resolving project issues and risks.
• Conduct or participate in procurement and quality assurance inspection activities.
• Oversee the production and testing of equipment and/or prototypes.
• Coordinate with clients and support installation managers during the installation phase.
• Participate in commissioning of the installed system or equipment including start-up, performing air balancing, troubleshooting, and sell-off to the client.
• Be called upon to assist with preparing technical quotations, assisting with system start-ups on board ships, and performing Factory Acceptance Tests, Harbour Acceptance Tests, and Sea Acceptance Tests as needed.

What sets you apart?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 4 to 7 years of experience.
• Experience in HVAC system and / or equipment design.
• Experience in refrigeration system and / or equipment design including chilled water plants, condensing units, unit coolers, cold and cool refrigerated store rooms.
• Excellent 2D and 3D design skills.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Inventor (or SolidWorks).
• Bilingual French and English: frequent communications with other North American Offices and interactions with clients and suppliers based out of North America and Europe.
• Ability to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment.
• No criminal record and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

What sets Bronswerk apart?

• Hybrid position
• Bonus Program
• Retirement Program
• Wellness Program
• Friday afternoons off year-round
• Happy Hours, Teambuilding activities and more

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