mechanical engineer

Location

Edmonton, AB | Canada

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
• Design power plants, machines and equipment
• Analyze dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and structures
• Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
• Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for industrial construction or maintenance
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Job tags

Salary

$48.1 per hour