THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tetra Tech is adding a Mechanical Engineer to our Mechanical team based in Thunder Bay, ON.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Current, practicing registration as Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers of Ontario, or eligibility for practicing registration.
• Working knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD software and related workflows for products similar to AutoCAD, CADWorx, Plant 3D, Revit, etc.
• Additional software experience including FEA, hydraulic, and energy modeling software, SolidWorks, Inventor, Caesar, AFT Fathom, Belt Stat, HAP, etc. are considered an asset.
• Experience within any or all major project phases including Scoping, Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Detailed Design, Commissioning, Field Engineering, Contract Administration and Construction Support.
• Specific engineering experience such as mining, mineral processing, materials handling, industrial plant and machinery layout and integration, mine hoisting, ventilation, and dewatering and/or NI 43-101 compliant studies are considered an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, or similar productivity/collaborative and planning software.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

• Trusted to take professional and technical responsibility while developing safe and efficient designs and specifications, while ensuring designs meet all local codes, standards, and AHJ requirements.
• Technical scope varies based on project rosters and can include:
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• Industrial process improvements, layouts and equipment integration

• Fluid/slurry pumping and piping
• Solid and bulk material handling, conveying, crushing, etc.
• General mechanical machine design and platework
• Development/input to PFD and P&ID development
• Fuel storage and distribution
• HVAC, plumbing
• Integration with 3D scans and models
• Works under appropriate level of general supervision based on individual level of experience. Our approach is to leverage the skillsets we have, and work towards developing ones we may need.
• Trusted to develop or provide sound input to project scope definition, execution/methodology, planning and resource requirements based on experience level.
• Works both with and as a mentor to produce competent and accurate design packages.
• Reviews and coordinates the development of supporting 3D models and 2D drawings with support from multidiscipline designer teams.
• Take responsibility of or provide input to Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Follows established internal quality control and assurance procedures, best practices, and standards, however, is also encouraged to provide input to continuous improvements.
• Typical engineering tasks can include:
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• Project Management, Project Engineering, Project Discipline Lead Duties

• Engineering Proposals and Fee Estimates
• Mentoring
• Resource planning
• Capital Cost Estimates and Construction Schedules
• Equipment and Construction requisition packages including bid reviews
• Procurement and Construction Support
• Field assessments and measurements
• HAZOPs and Risk Assessment Facilitation
• Constructability Reviews
• Client relationship building
• Business Development
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.