Mechanical Engineer

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Job Title : Mechanical Engineer

Department : Mechanical Engineering

Industry : Gas Industry, including upstream / midstream and LNG

Location : Surrey, British Columbia

Position Type : Full- Time Regular

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Description & Requirements

About Solaris Management Consultants Inc.

Established in 1993, Solaris Management Consultants Inc. (Solaris MCI) is now one of the largest privately held engineering firms in British Columbia.

Operating as the project execution arm of our Group of Companies, Solaris MCI is one of five entities, including OgeeDev, Ensol Systems, Solaris Solutions and Capstone ITS.

Solaris MCI offers in-house, multi-discipline engineering and project services for new and sustaining capital projects. With more than 30 years serving the energy industry, we are committed to energy transition, sustainability, and decarbonization.

Our expertise includes natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, renewables, and technology solutions.

With offices located across North America, from Vancouver, B.C. to Houston, Texas, we are continuing to grow and are looking for all-star individuals to join our team!

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our dynamic team. As an integral member of the team, you will have the opportunity to work on the development of detailed project designs and systems by providing your expertise on mechanical equipment design and analysis, and materials selection.

You will also have the opportunity to create and enhance approaches to mechanical engineering through the development of the Mechanical Engineering Department procedures and specifications.

Your pride in producing and reviewing accurate, high-quality, and practical designs as well deliver solutions to support the project teams in all matters related to mechanical equipment and materials selection will be a vital part of this diverse and interesting position.

Responsibilities :

• Provides overall mechanical engineering support to the project team from conceptual design through to detailed engineering, construction support, and project commissioning and start-up
• Prepares conceptual designs and assists in the development of preliminary studies by providing expertise on mechanical equipment and materials selection
• Provides expertise and recommendations on static and rotating equipment design (pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Develops and manages the master equipment list
• Develops mechanical equipment data sheets
• Develops mechanical equipment specifications and Request For Quotation packages
• Performs technical bid evaluations and provides award recommendations for vendor supplied equipment
• Acts as primary technical contact for vendor supplied equipment including client support and vendor management.
• Reviews design documents for vendor supplied equipment to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and project specifications and co-ordinates further review by other relevant disciplines
• Participates in project planning through the development of project schedules and person hour forecasts / budgets
• Assists in the development of overall project cost estimates
• Provides mechanical input into multidisciplinary engineering documents such as the project Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Performs complex and detailed engineering calculations when required
• Develops departmental procedures and assists in continuous improvement activities as applicable
• May be involved in HAZOP studies.
• Supports construction RFIs related to major equipment
• Ability to travel to and work at site as needed, may be required

Skills and Qualifications :

• Post-secondary education with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Science
• 6-12 years of relevant work experience
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) with EGBC
• Work experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management is an asset
• Experience in mechanical equipment design and material selection is preferred
• Fundamental understanding and application of engineering codes and standards
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgment in analyzing information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient with MS Office suite
• Class 5 driver’s license is required

Compensation, Benefits & Growth

A career with Solaris MCI offers opportunities for growth through our organization’s flat team structure, internal training, and mentorship programs.

Our culture is diverse and inclusive, valuing individual contributions for the benefit of all. This can be seen each day in our team’s inclusive spirit, diverse backgrounds, encouragement for learning, teaching and advancement, and the attention to the health and well-being of all our employees.

With our flexible work arrangements, extensive benefits, RRSP matching program, and much more, we put our team and their families first! We offer a 37.

5-hour work week with Fridays being WFH and half days!

Salary is based on an average of 37.5 hours a week. The competitive salary will be based on skills and experience.

Estimated range is between $70,000-105,000+ / annually depending on work experience.

NOTE : Thank you for your interest in Solaris Management Consultants Inc. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every submission or follow-up. Please note that to comply with Canadian Law, all candidates being offered a position with Solaris Management must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We wish you all the best in your career search!