Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job summary

Lead mechanical design and execution across oil and gas EPCM projects, coordinating project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary work. Guide and mentor the mechanical team while supporting safe, reliable, high-quality facilities from concept through execution.

Job details

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM firm and a recognized leader in oil and gas facility design. We deliver engineering solutions across natural gas, conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and pipeline projects for many of the largest producers in Canada and internationally. We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer with strong technical expertise and leadership capability to guide mechanical design and execution across a diverse portfolio of energy projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead the mechanical team in a multidisciplinary environment, mentor engineers, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable facilities from concept through execution. Why Join Equinox? Meaningful work on conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and gas processing facilities and pipelines A people-focused culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability Opportunity to lead mechanical engineering teams on complex EPCM projects Exposure to a wide variety of clients, facility types, and project phases A supportive and flexible work environment focused on long-term career growth What You'll Do You are a technically strong mechanical engineer with proven leadership experience in an EPCM environment. You bring: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with APEGA Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering 12–15 years of EPCM experience on oil and gas projects with significant experience in a lead role Experience in planning and managing the scope, schedule, budget and coordination of project-based work Strong experience with package engineering with a background in static and/or rotating equipment Experience supporting conventional oil, heavy oil, SAGD, and/or sweet/sour gas projects Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams A detail, solutions-oriented, and quality-driven approach to engineering delivery Ready to Apply? If you’re passionate about technical excellence, enjoy leading teams, and are looking for a place where you can grow your career while shaping innovative energy projects, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Lead mechanical design and execution across oil and gas EPCM projects, coordinating project scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary work. Guide and mentor the mechanical team while supporting safe, reliable, high-quality facilities from concept through execution.

Requirements

Requires a Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree, APEGA P.Eng. designation, and 12–15 years of EPCM experience on oil and gas projects, including significant lead experience. Candidates should have package engineering experience and a background in static and/or rotating equipment, along with strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Engineering
• EPCM Project Experience
• Mechanical Design
• Team Leadership
• Mentoring
• Project Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Budget Management
• Project Coordination
• Package Engineering
• Static Equipment
• Rotating Equipment
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Oil and Gas Facilities
• Quality-Driven Engineering
• Professional Engineering

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting