Senior Design Engineer

at  Volkswagen Group Canada

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience in design engineering, with a strong focus on large industrial projects such as manufacturing plants, production lines, or infrastructure systems.
• Experience working specifically on large projects, with responsibility for technical aspects of a construction project related to Civil Engineering, including but not limited to: Earthwork, Foundations, Buried Pipe
• Experience working within large, complex project teams and actively participating in construction meetings.
• Experience working on Design-Build projects.
• Able to work safely on an active construction site in accordance with the Health & Safety Plan.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, or other relevant tools for industrial engineering.
• Knowledge of local building codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Proficient in construction scheduling, workflows, and quality control/quality assurance.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of engineering plans for large-scale industrial projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements and specifications.
• Develop and review detailed design documents, blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings, ensuring compliance with industry codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of design specifications into the overall project workflow.
• Provide technical expertise and solutions for complex engineering challenges, including mechanical, electrical, and structural systems design.
• Conduct design reviews and feasibility assessments to identify potential risks and propose value engineering solutions.
• Lead design coordination meetings, ensuring that all team members are aligned on project goals and that any design conflicts are resolved promptly.
• Supervise the work of junior design engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and quality control for all design outputs.
• Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure that all design inputs are accurate, feasible, and within budget.
• Oversee the implementation of design modifications, ensuring that changes are properly documented and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout the design process.
• Maintain project documentation, including design specifications, technical reports, and design change requests, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
• Support the project team during the construction phase, providing design clarifications and addressing engineering challenges that arise on-site.