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About the Role

The Mechanical Engineer Lead is responsible for leading mechanical engineering scope on assigned projects from concept through design, procurement, fabrication support, installation and commissioning readiness. The role provides mechanical engineering judgment, coordinates inputs from internal teams, partners, vendors and contractors, and helps ensure deliverables are practical, compliant, cost-aware and aligned with project objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering services for assigned projects, work packages or systems, including planning, prioritization, delivery coordination and progress tracking.
Develop, review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables, including specifications, design criteria, datasheets, calculations, drawings, equipment lists and requisition packages.
Support design of mechanical systems and equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, supports, enclosures, skids, tanks, process equipment and related mechanical infrastructure.
Evaluate design options and make recommendations that balance safety, quality, operability, maintainability, cost, schedule and project risk.
Review vendor proposals, drawings, calculations and documentation for alignment with project requirements, codes, standards and purchase order requirements.
Participate in procurement activities, including scope definition, bid review, clarification meetings, vendor selection input and change review.
Coordinate with process, electrical, controls, safety, quality, project delivery and external partner teams to resolve design issues and maintain interface alignment.
Support fabrication, inspection, testing, non-conformance resolution, logistics, installation planning and commissioning readiness activities.
Provide engineering input into schedules, effort estimates, resource plans, risk registers, change logs and project reporting.
Ensure work is completed in accordance with applicable engineering codes, standards, quality requirements, document control practices and FFC procedures.
Mentor and guide engineers, designers, consultants or partner resources, and provide review and direction on assigned mechanical engineering work.
Travel to project sites, vendor facilities, partner locations or fabrication shops as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario (preferred), or eligibility and commitment to obtain registration within 6 months (required).
8+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, including experience leading engineering scope or work packages in an industrial, energy, nuclear, process, manufacturing or complex infrastructure environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical design, equipment specification, mechanical calculations, pressure equipment, piping, supports and fabrication practices.
Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards, which may include ASME BPVC, ASME B31.3, CSA, API, TSSA and other applicable Canadian or project-specific requirements.
Experience with procurement support, vendor document review, fabrication support, inspection/testing activities and resolution of engineering issues.
Ability to lead through influence in a matrix environment and coordinate work across internal teams, external partners, vendors and contractors.

Skills

Mechanical engineering
Design development
Equipment specification
Vendor coordination
Project management
Mechanical calculations
Pressure vessels
Piping
Supports
Enclosures
Skids
Tanks
Process equipment
Procurement support
Vendor document review
Fabrication support
Inspection and testing
Problem resolution
Leadership
Communication
Collaboration

Location

Project sites
Vendor facilities
Partner locations
Fabrication shops

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience
Experience leading engineering scope or work packages

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or eligibility to obtain registration

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits
Competitive paid vacation and sick time
Small, tight-knit team with low barriers to action
Exposure to a wide variety of problems for unparalleled, hands-on professional growth

About the Company

FFC projects
Fusion fuel cycle systems and infrastructure

Equal Opportunity

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to info@ffc.inc.