Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job summary

Provide mechanical engineering leadership and owner-side technical oversight across detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. Review contractor and vendor deliverables, guide equipment selection and reliability planning, and collaborate with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Job details

Insight Global is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (Owner's Engineer) to support a major industrial capital project currently advancing through detailed engineering and execution. Acting as the owner's technical representative, this individual will provide mechanical engineering leadership and oversight, ensuring engineering deliverables, equipment selections, and technical decisions align with project goals, operational requirements, industry standards, and long-term reliability objectives. The Lead Mechanical Engineer will work closely with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, operations and maintenance teams, and project stakeholders to review designs, support procurement activities, and provide technical guidance throughout engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams. This is a multi-year contract opportunity running through project completion in 2030. Candidates may be based in Calgary or Regina, with a preference for Regina-based resources. The role follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of four days per week in the office, along with occasional travel for vendor visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Serve as the Owner’s Engineer and subject matter expert for all mechanical engineering activities. Review and provide technical oversight of EPC contractor deliverables, including: P&IDs Mechanical specifications Equipment data sheets Technical packages Vendor drawings and documentation Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, model reviews, constructability reviews, and multidisciplinary engineering workshops. Evaluate major equipment selections, including: Compressors Pumps Pressure vessels Heat exchangers Piping systems Support technical bid evaluations and vendor selection processes. Review technical queries, change requests, and engineering deviations. Interface with equipment suppliers and participate in vendor meetings throughout procurement and manufacturing. Review inspection reports and manufacturing progress updates. Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities and witness testing at vendor facilities as required. Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to develop: Asset care strategies Integrity management plans Reliability and maintenance philosophies Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities. Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional project teams. Required Skills & Experience Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Canadian Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation required. 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience within heavy industrial environments. Previous experience supporting large capital projects through detailed engineering and execution phases. Strong understanding of: Rotating equipment Static equipment Pressure vessels Heat exchangers Pumps and compressors Piping systems and mechanical design practices Experience reviewing and approving engineering contractor deliverables. Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (ASME, API, CSA, etc.). Experience participating in equipment procurement, vendor reviews, and technical bid evaluations. Strong understanding of equipment reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle management. Ability to challenge engineering decisions and offer practical solutions. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams. Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a large project environment. Nice-to-Have Experience Previous Owner's Engineer experience on major industrial projects. Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) project experience. Refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or power generation industry experience. Asset integrity, reliability engineering, and maintenance strategy development experience. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and vendor inspection experience. EPC project execution experience with large tier 1 engineering firms. Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities. Familiarity with CO₂ compression, transportation, and process equipment systems.

What you’ll do

Provide mechanical engineering leadership and owner-side technical oversight across detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. Review contractor and vendor deliverables, guide equipment selection and reliability planning, and collaborate with project stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a Canadian P.Eng. designation, and at least 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in heavy industrial environments. Candidates need major capital project experience, knowledge of relevant codes and standards, and expertise in equipment reviews, procurement, reliability, and multidisciplinary stakeholder collaboration.

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Execution · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Engineering
• Owner's Engineering
• Rotating Equipment
• Static Equipment
• Pressure Vessels
• Heat Exchangers
• Pumps And Compressors
• Piping Systems
• Engineering Design Review
• Equipment Procurement
• Technical Bid Evaluation
• Equipment Reliability
• Asset Integrity
• Maintenance Strategy Development
• Vendor Management
• Commissioning And Startup

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Manufacturing