Mechanical Engineer

Job summary

Develop and coordinate mechanical discipline designs for concept studies, feasibility studies, and EPCM/EPC projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and legislation. Oversee assigned packages through procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning while supporting safety, client communication, and coordination across project disciplines.

Job details

DRA Global is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry. The Group has an extensive track record spanning almost four decades across a wide range of commodities. Our teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions. DRA covers all major mining centers with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and the Asia-Pacific. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer based out of either our Toronto or Montreal Office. Reporting to DRA’s Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the engineering and discipline project design activities relating to concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects. Responsibilities: Engineering Carries out innovative detailed designs as required for specific disciplines following good engineering practices. Ensures that the quality of discipline designs are carried out in accordance with client standards and specifications, industry standards and the relevant legislation. Ensures certified design information received from vendors, contractors and consultants is accurate and interfaces with other designs. Ensures continuous improvement, lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies are implemented. Interfaces with internal and external design and drafting disciplines Operational Management Ensures assigned packages are installed / constructed in accordance with the project & vendor specifications. Manages, inspects and releases the relevant items of procurement, fabrication and construction within area of discipline and responsibility. Participates in the Total Safety Culture of DRA and site safety requirements. Assists with the commissioning of the assigned packages in accordance with the project & vendor specifications. Ensures that reports are structured, accurate, complete and well presented. Displays proactive communication with project team with respect to discipline interface and problem solving. Client Relations Ensures that all interactions with Clients are conducted in professional and respectful manner. Ensures that Clients are kept informed and updated on the technical aspects of the project. Ensures that DRA remains the Clients engineering service provider of choice. Liaises and co-ordinates with the client’s discipline engineers to ensure adherence to project and client requirements and specifications. Requirements: 5+ years' experience in a similar role within the multi-disciplinary EPCM Mining & Minerals Processing environment Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering Employment type: Permanent Our competitive compensation package has been designed to reward our employees’ skills, competencies and performance that align with our culture. The compensation range for this role is $105,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. DRA offers a hybrid work policy, excellent health and dental benefits including an HSA, RRSP matching, employee recognition programs, and plenty of opportunities to build genuine relationships. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help screen/assess/select candidates as part of our recruitment process. We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity. Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.

What you’ll do

Develop and coordinate mechanical discipline designs for concept studies, feasibility studies, and EPCM/EPC projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and legislation. Oversee assigned packages through procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning while supporting safety, client communication, and coordination across project disciplines.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least five years of experience in a similar role. Experience must be in a multidisciplinary EPCM mining and minerals processing environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Policy • Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • Health Spending Account • RRSP Matching • Employee Recognition Programs

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Vendor Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Engineering
• Detailed Design
• Engineering Design
• EPCM Project Delivery
• EPC Project Delivery
• Mining and Minerals Processing
• Feasibility Studies
• Pre-Feasibility Studies
• Vendor Coordination
• Design Interface Coordination
• Quality Assurance
• Value Engineering
• Procurement Inspection
• Fabrication Inspection
• Construction Inspection
• Commissioning

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Energy