Principal Design Engineer/ Mechanical Lead - for Mining & Metal projects

Job Overview

Lead mechanical engineering activities on complex projects, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to codes and standards. Translate global strategic initiatives into project-level procedures and apply cost-competitive execution techniques. Develop and review project scope, estimates, schedules, progress reports, and manpower forecasts. Oversee material key quantities, specifications, and design criteria, incorporating health, safety, and environmental considerations.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor interactions, procurement processes, and technical evaluations.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to engineering teams, supporting professional development and performance management.
• Engage in client relations, cross‑discipline coordination, and promote Client Service Excellence.
• Support proposal development, change management, and compliance with Operating System Requirements (OSR).
• Participate in audits, departmental standards development, and external technical organizations.
• Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment including unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, pressure vessels, pumps and compressors, or packaged equipment.
• Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections and performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off‑design cases.
• Provide equipment sizing and application support to project development or process.
• Support material selection for equipment and develop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment general arrangement and outline drawings.
• Participate in supplier/contractor bid clarification, negotiation and/or award meetings.
• Represent mechanical support/advice in model reviews and closely monitor mechanical equipment layout.
• Provide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment.
• Provide consultation and/or on‑site assistance for installation, commissioning and/or start‑up of equipment.
• Design mechanical equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase to design development, construction, and commissioning.

Specialties

• Rotating equipment
• Pressure vessels
• Unfired and fired heat transfer equipment
• Packaged equipment
• Metallurgy and welding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering and at least sixteen (16) years of work‑related experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in mining and metals projects.
• At least 5 years of experience serving as Lead Engineer on mining and metals projects.
• Demonstrated competence and proven track record in technical leadership roles.
• Strong skills and experience in discipline‑specific project execution.
• Experience working on revamp projects (asset).
• Proficiency in interdisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Highly self‑driven with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently and in a time‑effective manner.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that encourages innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC as a professional registrant is mandatory.
• Design experience on mechanical equipment through all stages of a project: conceptual phase, design development, construction and commissioning.

Benefits

Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages and comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top‑up, education reimbursement, and employee and family assistance programs.

Working Schedule

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary

Salary Range: $138,000.00 - $256,000.00. The market rate for the role is typically at the mid‑point of the salary range; variations are determined by additional factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions.