At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical engineering designs for impactful capital projects in agriculture.
- Company: Join Nutrien, a leader in sustainable crop inputs and services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on safety and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a difference in global agriculture while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
Reporting to the Superintendent, Project Execution, the Senior Mechanical Engineer is a key contributor to the successful delivery of capital projects. This position is responsible for both basic and detailed engineering, including the review of mechanical designs prepared by external engineering consultants. The Senior Mechanical Engineer ensures all project designs comply with Nutrien’s engineering standards as well as applicable codes and regulations. By providing expertise on the site’s fixed and rotating equipment assets, this role supports designs that achieve safety, environmental, financial, and capacity utilization objectives, thereby helping the facility meet operational and strategic targets.
What You'll Do
- Complete mechanical engineering design of capital projects.
- Review designs prepared by external engineering consultants.
- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
- Liaise with Nutrien technical services groups, project development group, original equipment manufacturers and consultants to complete mechanical design of reliability, growth, expansion and sustainability projects.
- Utilize Nutrien equipment specifications and complete technical reviews as required for IFR and IFC packages for equipment purchase and installation to ensure that the equipment is built to recognized standards and practices.
- Act as discipline subject matter resource, as required, throughout detailed engineering, project execution, commissioning & start up, and operation and evaluation phases.
- Work with Site Trades Groups, Planners, Engineers, Inspectors, Turnaround and Project Groups.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical.
- Registered or be eligible for immediate registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (i.e. P.Eng registered in another Canadian province or territory).
- 12+ years of plant mechanical engineering experience on stationary and rotating equipment.
- Working knowledge in pressure vessel and piping codes (ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME Section VIII Div 1 & 2, ASME PCC-1, ASME PCC-2), and NDT inspection techniques.
- Working knowledge in API 579, API 571, API 510, API 570 and API 650 is considered an asset.
- Exposure to Alberta regulatory requirements for pressure equipment (ABSA).
- Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Power BI, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.).
- Experience using PV Elite, CodeCalc, and CAESAR is considered an asset.
- Experience in Reliability Centered Maintenance is considered an asset.
- High degree of problem-solving skills and comprehension.
- Self-starter with excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- Experience in safety management processes and practices.
Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:59 AM MST. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien.
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Senior Engineer, Mechanical employer: Nutrien
Nutrien is an exceptional employer that prioritizes purpose-driven work, allowing employees to make a meaningful impact in the agriculture sector while supporting farmers globally. With a strong culture of care and core values that emphasize safety, integrity, and collaboration, Nutrien offers excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage and generous retirement matching, alongside ample opportunities for career growth through ongoing education and training. Located in a dynamic environment, employees thrive in a high-performing atmosphere that fosters innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in enterprise architecture.
