At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative projects in materials handling and provide expert advisory services to clients.
- Company: Dynamic engineering consultancy focused on industrial and infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, immediate availability, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on mentorship and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimizing systems and driving innovation in engineering.
- Qualifications: 10-15 years in mechanical engineering with P.Eng. registration and strong client engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 175000 $ per year.
Salary Range: $140,000–$175,000 CAD
Availability: Immediate
About the Employer
A growing engineering consultancy specializing in industrial and infrastructure projects across Western Canada and beyond. The firm combines technical engineering with strategic advisory services, emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and professional integrity.
Role Overview
This senior leadership role focuses on delivering client-centric materials handling solutions through project management, technical oversight, and advisory expertise. The position involves direct client engagement to align engineering solutions with operational and business goals in bulk materials handling and related infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Advisory Focus
- Partner with clients to assess business objectives, operational needs, and infrastructure requirements.
- Develop strategies for materials handling optimization, including capacity analysis, expansion planning, site evaluations, bottleneck resolution, and conceptual design.
- Conduct feasibility studies evaluating technical, economic, and regulatory factors.
- Facilitate communication among clients, teams, and stakeholders as a key advisor.
- Technical Scope
- Lead design, selection, upgrades, repairs, and optimization of bulk materials handling equipment and systems, including conveyors, chutes, stackers/reclaimers, rail unloaders, shiploaders, and marine loading infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with standards, regulations, and client specifications; review deliverables and recommend enhancements.
- Drive innovation in technologies for improved efficiency and sustainability.
- Perform field visits for emergencies, scoping, data collection, issue resolution, and asset inspections.
- Create detailed project plans covering scope, budget, timelines, and resources; draft clear proposals.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams, promoting collaboration, performance, and growth through mentoring.
- Oversee budgets and resource efficiency.
- Proactively manage risks to deliver projects successfully.
Qualifications
- 10–15 years in mechanical engineering, specializing in bulk materials handling with a consultancy.
- P.Eng. registration with EGBC or equivalent provincial body.
- Strong client engagement skills to deliver value-driven solutions.
- Deep expertise in materials handling system design, execution, and optimization.
- Proven track record leading complex projects and teams on time/budget.
Senior Mechanical Engineer employer: Skyline Recruitment Ltd
Skyline Recruitment is an exceptional employer for Senior Structural Engineers, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Vancouver. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors while mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy competitive benefits and a dynamic environment that values your expertise and contributions.
