Mechanical Technical Team Lead - Burnaby (Vancouver Area), Bc

Job DescriptionAbout UsKrech Ojard & Associates Inc (KOA) is an engineering and consulting firm with projects being delivered throughout North America and Globally. With offices located in the US and Canada, our expertise covers Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, and Railroad Design. As a client-first focused team, we are involved in projects from the conceptual level through construction completion at existing facilities and greenfield sites. We are always seeking skilled and adaptive people to become a part of KOA as we continue to grow and expand.
About The RoleOur Vancouver Team is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Technical Team Lead to lead our Mechanical Engineering Group and support the continued growth of our industrial and multidisciplinary engineering services. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, manage a diverse portfolio of mechanical engineering projects, and mentor a team of engineers while building strong relationships with clients across a range of industries, including mining, bulk material handling, energy, ports, and heavy industrial sectors. As a key member of our leadership team, you will oversee project delivery, drive business development initiatives, support resource planning, and contribute to the strategic direction and continued growth of our Mechanical Engineering Group in British Columbia and across North America. Your Day to Day will include:
Recruit, lead, mentor, develop, and support career development of mechanical engineering staff
Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of mechanical engineering projects
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and financial performance to meet client expectations and company objectives
Provide technical leadership and oversight for engineering studies, reports, specifications, calculations, construction documents, and engineering deliverables
Conduct technical reviews of engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company practices, and where required, sign and seal engineering drawings, reports, and design packages
Participate in client meetings, site visits, construction support, and commissioning activities as required
Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying new business opportunities
Contribute towards technical proposals, scope development, effort estimates, and fee proposals for new opportunities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across mechanical, structural, civil, and electrical and coordinate engineering resources across Canadian and U.S. offices
Establish and maintain engineering standards, design practices, and quality assurance processes across the Mechanical Engineering Group
Support departmental planning by monitoring group utilization, forecasting workload, allocating resources, and identifying staffing needs
About You
Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC)
Minimum 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including industrial or mining projects
5+ years of leadership or engineering management experience
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams while delivering high-quality engineering solutions
Experience with bulk material handling, mining, industrial processing, ports, or heavy industrial facilities
Strong knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, and industry best practices
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel to the U.S.
What We Offer
Annual base salary in the range of $140,000 – $175,000 CAD per year depending on experience and qualifications
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, AD&D, Critical Illness, and RRSP with a company match
Additional benefits include Vacation package and Sick time
Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
Collaborative Work Environment
Join our team and embark on a rewarding journey of professional growth and fulfillment within a dynamic growing company.
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