About Us
We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.
We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, flexible and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.
Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.
The Role
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical Team in our Vancouver office. In this role you will, assist with managing small mechanical projects from proposal stage to completion, including budgets and maintaining client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage small mechanical projects from the proposal stage through to completion, including establishment of budgets and maintaining client relationships
- Provide technical project support on large multidisciplinary engineering projects
- Mechanical engineering analysis and design of projects from a wide range of industries
- Preparation of reports
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines and the project management team, ensuring schedule and budget are achieved
- Mentor junior staff as required
About You
- Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering with demonstrated technical (data analysis, code and regulations reviews, design calculations, technical report writing) and project management skills (writing project progress reports, tracking budgets and maintaining schedules)
- Must be registered or eligible for registration as a professional engineer with EGBC as well as other Canadian provinces
- Demonstrated mechanical design experience in process piping design and at least one of the following addition areas: industrial ventilation design, mechanical equipment specification/design/selection, refrigeration, material conveying systems, hydraulic systems, fire protection, oil & gas, power generation balance of plant, atmospheric and pressure vessel design, procurement and construction support from tendering to inspections
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
- Industry contacts
- Comfortable engaging existing and potential clients for new project opportunities
- Ability to travel to project sites on an as required basis for ½ day or 1 day site visits, typically for data collection or attendance at coordination or design review meetings
- Ability to adapt to and meet the challenges of a variety of different projects from clients in many different industries
KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.
KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.
The salary for this role is between $95,000.00-$125,000.00 annually.
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description is a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including candidate’s experience, skills and location. KGS Group is committed to providing a fair, equitable and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.