Mechanical Engineer (Temporary)

The Role – What You’ll DoBarr is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit, working with multidisciplinary project teams to serve industrial clients in the mining, power generation, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors. You will use your expertise to develop and review engineering calculations, system specifications, and construction drawings;

and guide project execution from concept to bid packages. You will contribute to technical reports, cost estimates, proposals, and client-facing documentation that support critical infrastructure investments.

The Role – What You’ll DoBarr is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Engineering and Design business unit, working with multidisciplinary project teams to serve industrial clients in the mining, power generation, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors. You will use your expertise to develop and review engineering calculations, system specifications, and construction drawings;

and guide project execution from concept to bid packages. You will contribute to technical reports, cost estimates, proposals, and client-facing documentation that support critical infrastructure investments.

They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs. They must be able to work cooperatively in a project team environment that requires self-initiative and demonstrate effective project organization and management skills.

Technical knowledge: work with multidisciplinary project teams providing mechanical engineering and related technical expertise. The work will primarily serve mining and heavy industrial clients. Project work may include industrial system design related to fluid transfer, bulk material handling, and plant layout;

preparing design/construction drawings and specifications;

completing engineering calculations and analyses;

writing technical reports;

Project management: planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.

Field presence: construction observation and surveying as needed. Serve as lead mechanical engineer or project manager for large capital projects within industries.

A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. Travel expectation: the work may involve short‑term, out-of-town trips.

Work environment: some work locations will feature the rough terrain typical of construction sites or require lifting or moving field testing equipment. Safety training will be provided prior to being given work assignments on these sites. Education: bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university

Software: Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software

Strong writing ability

Willingness to work cooperatively in a project team environment that encourages self‑initiative

Demonstrated project organization and management skills

Flexible working style as required to meet deadlines and/or client needs

10+ years of working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or industrial workplace

Experience with Revit and/or Solidworks software

Experience directing the work of CAD designers

Experience with AFT Fathom and/or Caesar II software

Proven experience involving industrial equipment, pumping/piping systems, gas handling systems, HVAC, dust collection, plumbing, slurry/paste handling, and/or other relevant mechanical systems

Demonstrated project or task management skills

Compensationanticipated range of $95,000 – $125,000 CAD annually. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. About Us - Why Choose BarrAt Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career.