Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
1 day ago
Intermediate & Senior Mechanical Designers

LOCATION: Thunder Bay, ON

STATUS: Employee  WORK ENVIRONMENT: In-Person  

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Our Mechanical Engineers work within and lead multidiscipline project teams. These teams can be centered locally within the Thunder Bay office or in collaboration with complimentary offices spanning locations across the company. The position will report directly to the local Mechanical Staff Manager. Our Mechanical Engineers are key technical resources to our engineering teams on all projects. 

Locally, we are a high functioning, multidisciplinary project team of engineers, project managers, specialists, technologists, designer/drafters, and supporting staff. We specialize in mid-sized sustaining and new capital projects, however, are involved in projects of a wide range and scale for clients across Canada and the globe. At our core, we are a team of skilled problem solvers with a goal to add value to our clients, their businesses, and ours. We develop project-specific teams and methodologies to accomplish our goals. 

Our work spans varied market sectors however these typically focus on:

Mining and Mineral Processing Heavy Industrial Facilities Remote Community Water Treatment and Power Generation  Municipal and Energy Utilities

Mechanical Designers work on projects within the Thunder Bay team, as well as assignments from our other Canadian offices. This position reports directly to the Mechanical Manager. 

Responsibilities:

Develops safe and efficient industrial equipment and plant layouts in 3D including equipment models, locations, supports, piping, and access platforms. Prepares Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) general arrangement and detailed drawings, calculations and bills of material in accordance with established codes, standards, drawings and other specifications. Makes arithmetic calculations, (i.e. percentages. ratio, averages), performs field measurements and inspections of materials, instruments, equipment or items to be tested for flaws or defects, observes obvious deviations in data or specifications and checks to ascertain cause. Complex technical decisions are reviewed with other senior technical personnel for soundness of concept. Less complex technical decisions of a routine nature are based on precedent or clearly defined procedures as guidance. Intermediate to Senior level designers may direct and mentor less experienced technical personnel with specific aspects of more complex tasks. Works under general supervision. Work is reviewed for overall compliance with design intent, proof of concept, accuracy, adequacy and conformance with prescribed procedures.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience for intermediate positions 15+ years of experience for senior positions Experience with 2D and 3D modelling, AutoCAD, MS Office Design experience on projects involving industrial plant layout, industrial equipment installations, pumps, piping, conveyors, chute works, plate works, pump boxes, storage bins, hoppers and tanks is considered an asset Experience relating to mining, forestry, or other industrial industries is considered an asset Ability to effectively plan time commitments on multiple concurrent projects

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

Periodic travel within Canada to client sites and regional Tetra Tech offices may be required. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing and background checks may be required for our client worksites. As this position may be serving clients that have vaccination requirements for site access, we may be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.

ABOUT TETRA TECH

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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