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

In this opportunity, you will have the ability to complete and manage a variety of small to large mechanical engineering projects and provide effective design solutions for multi-disciplinary projects. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth including but not limited to managing multi-disciplinary projects, client interaction, business development, and much more depending on your skillset and ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

Design modifications to, or complete replacement of, balance‑of‑plant mechanical systems for industrial facilities such as food processing, general manufacturing, thermal power generation, refinery, chemical processing, and oil and gas operations. Areas of focus may include a variety of topics, such as ASME Code Piping/Boilers/Pressure Vessels, Industrial Ventilation (HVAC), Fuel/Chemical Storage and Handling, Fire Protection, and Material Handling
Design of modifications to, or complete replacement of, process‑mechanical systems for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, including headworks, primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes, biosolids handling systems, and ancillary plant infrastructure. This may include design for water and wastewater pumping stations, including greenfield projects and retrofits
Coordinate and prepare P&IDs, PFDs, and other construction‑ready mechanical drawings
Prepare and review reports and cost estimates for mechanical systems for municipal and industrial projects
Prepare NMS style mechanical specifications for municipal and industrial projects
Lead contract administration tasks and liaise between contractors and owner, including review of shop drawings, progress claims, site inspections as well as support commissioning of mechanical equipment at a variety of industrial or wastewater facilities
Working collaboratively with other in-house and external disciplines and the project management team, ensuring that quality objectives, schedules and budgets are met. This may include other design teams, owners, and contractors
Ability to work independently and solve complex engineering problems with limited oversight
Managing and executing multiple projects from the proposal stage through to completion
Pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing clients through opportunity identification and preparation of proposals
Managing and mentoring junior engineering and drafting staff

About You

To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experiences. Some highlights could include:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
Registered (or eligible to become registered) with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Registration in other Canadian provinces would be an additional asset
Minimum of 8 years of experience, 12+ years preferred, 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)
Experience with some of the following aspects of mechanical engineering: pumps, pressure vessels, boilers, heat exchangers, tanks, building plumbing, ventilation/HVAC, material handling, and fire protection (sprinklers, pumps, storage tanks and code reviews) in industrial facilities are preferred but other types of mechanical design experience for industrial facilities will also be considered
Working knowledge of codes and standards governing process‑mechanical systems, including ASME, National Building/Fire/Plumbing Codes, NFPA, and other applicable provincial and federal standards
Previous consulting experience is strongly preferred
Experience working on projects for the City of Winnipeg is an asset, but not a requirement
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to adapt to the challenges of a variety of different projects from clients in many different industries.
Demonstrated experience in site investigations, condition assessments, design and construction support is preferred
Travel to project sites is usually limited but is required depending on project/client requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability/willingness to undergo security clearance checks
Ability to demonstrate competency as a multidiscipline generalist would be a strong asset to the role in our multidiscipline organization

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.