Senior Mechanical Engineer - Remote

We are growing our Mechanical/Piping Engineering team in our Trail Office! As our work expands in the energy, mining and industrial sectors, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 8-12 years of consulting experience in heavy industry. As a Mechanical Engineer at BBA Trail Office, you will play a key role in all phases of engineering projects from front-end studies to detailed design and field implementation. As an intermediate/senior member of the mechanical engineering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional technical quality, identification and development of new business opportunities and client relationships and providing mentorship and guidance to some of our more junior team members.

With over 1650 employees and 20 offices across Canada and abroad, BBA is ranked among Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies. BBA is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm focused on practice (PCB), providing professional services and highly technical expertise in the energy and natural resource industries, including renewable energy, mining and metals, hydroelectric power, advanced chemicals and biofuels markets.

Our Trail Office offers a unique opportunity for work/life balance. Located in the heart of BC’s scenic West Kootenay region and minutes away from the world-class Red Mountain ski hill, the location offers strong community spirit with unparalleled access to skiing, mountain biking, hiking and backcountry adventures amongst stunning lakes and mountain scenery, while BBA’s flexible working hours, hybrid home/office policy and the unique Trail-office opportunity for an optional 4-day work week give you the time to enjoy it. Our proximity to several hydroelectric dams and industrial facilities give opportunity for local site support and brownfield design, while BBA’s strong culture of interoffice collaboration gives access to opportunities across BBA’s network of 20 offices across Canada and abroad.

Lead all or mechanical scope on conceptual design studies, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering

Be the Project Manager or Project Leader on engineering mandates within the mining and metals, hydroelectric power, renewable energy and pulp and paper industries.

Be a key team member for small to major brownfield/greenfield mining projects

Perform mechanical/piping engineering calculations

Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, commissioning, and testing

Provide mentorship and coaching of junior/intermediate engineers, actively sharing knowledge, and supporting the enhancement of skills within the team.

Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high quality professional work.

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

Sense of equity and inclusion

Efficient, both at the office and the work site

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 8 to 12 years of relevant engineering experience, with a preference for 5+ years in consulting, and 2+ years site experience
• Industrial project experience in the mining and metals, hydroelectric power, renewable energy and/or pulp and paper industries
• A valid class 5 BC driver’s license
• Ability to travel on short notice to client sites (approximately 20-30% of time)
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, studies, plans and work instructions.
• Ability to interpret PFD’s and process design criteria from process engineering, preparing plant layouts, mechanical equipment selection and validation and pump sizing
• Experience with design deliverables such as P&IDs, piping isometrics, layouts, elevations, equipment and line lists, vendor equipment drawings, etc.
• Proficiency in mechanical/piping software (e.g. Solidworks, AFT Fathom/Arrow or equivalent, Ceasar2, AutoCAD)
• Annual bonus program for all regular employees

Group insurance plan starting day one including short-term and long-term disability insurance

Retirement savings plan for regular employees

Vacation and sick leave

BBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but not limited to: market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.

Long-term hiring (not just project-based)

Custom training and development plans

Opportunity to mentor our next generation: we invest in our people and help them develop

A corporate culture that values expertise

Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting

An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness

On site and at the office:BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

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