Senior Mechanical Pumping Engineer

The opportunity:

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Mechanical Pumping Engineer  to join our team in our  Vancouver or Victoria office. In this role you will be responsible for leading the mechanical design of water, storm, and sanitary pump stations as well as valve chambers, pressure control facilities and energy recovery facilities. 

We serve a wide range of client sectors across Western Canada with projects ranging from small-scale studies to large and complex multi-disciplinary design and construction assignments. Our Infrastructure practice is growing and we’re looking for skilled, motivated and process mechanical design-focused individuals to join our team, you will report to the Conveyance Group Manager. Our team also undertakes energy efficiency studies and condition assessments of existing pumping stations, and the design of upgrades to these facilities. Whilst this role is intended to be primarily technical, there is significant opportunity to support the team’s business development, project, and construction management activities. Our team works closely with our First Nations Infrastructure teams, as well as the Water Resources, Water, Facilities and Transportation divisions. It is anticipated that the successful applicant for this role will also collaborate with these teams.

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
  • Salary range of: $83,200 - $135,200
  • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Maternity/paternity leave top up program 
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs 
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and author studies and design reports, cost estimates, specifications and contract documents.
• Leading the design of mechanical systems, including hydraulic analysis of piping and pumping systems, selection of equipment (valves, piping, pumps, tanks, screens, etc.), and preparation of design calculations.
• Coordinating the work of multidisciplined teams through the design development phase.
• Lead the preparation of schematic drawings, layouts, and P&IDs working in a team of engineers, technologists, 3D modellers and CAD technicians.
• Prepare specifications, contract documents and construction documentation.
• Undertaking Engineer of Record field review of projects in construction.
• Take ownership of overall project execution; maintain focus on quality, safety and client service.

Does this sound like you?

• Undergraduate or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or integrated engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or eligible for registration.
• 10+ years of progressive experience, ideally in the municipal consulting field
• Proficient with spoken and written English and are able to author and review memos and reports. 
• A valid BC driver's license.
• You are a committed and self-motivated team player. 
• You have demonstrated ability to work independently and to undertake self-directed learning.
• You are enthusiastic to build internal relationships throughout Associated Engineering’s network of engineering professionals.
• You are passionate about hydraulics, pumping and piping systems, and understand the importance of sustainability in design and energy efficiency resulting from system optimization.
• You are able to look beyond your mechanical engineering specialty to find synergies with other disciplines to understand cross-disciplinary needs for a successful project completion. 
• You are proficient with common computer tools such as MS Word and MS Excel, as well as pdf editing software.
• You are familiar with AutoCAD and 3D design tools such as SketchUp, Revit and Plant 3D. Familiarity with hydraulic design tools would also be an asset. 

About Us:

At Associated Engineering, we're passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees  – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at! 
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities  – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create  – our promise to both clients and each other!

  What’s next?  

Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

  Want more information?

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.