Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Number: 3694
Date Posted: 2026-05-12
Working at DFI
Got ideas? We want them.
Looking for a rewarding challenge?
As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.
Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self-sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.
Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.
We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.
Join our team.
Job Profile
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design and optimization of our in-house manufactured equipment. They will be project focused and part of a small interdisciplinary design team with accountability to the Mechanical Engineering Manager for review and guidance.
This position is covering a maternity leave.
Benefits:
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Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
-
RRSP Matching
-
Employee Referral Program
-
Professional Development Allowance
-
Employee preferred fuel pricing program
-
Career advancement opportunities
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Employee discounts at participating vendors
#dficareers
Job Duties
- Create, upgrade and optimize equipment designs/processes to support DFI operations
- Take part in research and development initiatives
- Investigate equipment failure and provide solutions
- Research and review vendor proposals and technical documentation (drawings, calculations, datasheets, etc.)
- Create models, carry out FEA studies, create part and assembly drawings
- Create documents and equipment manuals
- Revise designs, drawings, and schematics as needed
- Create as-built drawings for existing equipment
- Collaborate with the manufacturing group throughout the build process
Qualifications
- University Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer Designation or qualified to become a professional engineer is an asset
- Experience in a custom manufacturing environment
- Experience with 3D modeling required, Inventor experience is an asset
- Strong aptitude for teamwork
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Not the right fit? Search for Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Edmonton, AB
About DFI
With 50+ years of experience, DFI provides quality end-to-end piling services and products to clients across North America and Australia.
DFI operates a state-of-the-art ERW pipe mill and maintains an extensive fleet of custom-built piling and ancillary equipment designed to be agile in remote locations and adverse climates and ground conditions.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Career Number: 3694
Date Posted: 2026-05-12
Working at DFI
Got ideas? We want them.
Looking for a rewarding challenge?
As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.
Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self-sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.
Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.
We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.
Join our team.
Job Profile
The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design and optimization of our in-house manufactured equipment. They will be project focused and part of a small interdisciplinary design team with accountability to the Mechanical Engineering Manager for review and guidance.
This position is covering a maternity leave.
Benefits:
-
Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
-
RRSP Matching
-
Employee Referral Program
-
Professional Development Allowance
-
Employee preferred fuel pricing program
-
Career advancement opportunities
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Employee discounts at participating vendors
#dficareers
Job Duties
- Create, upgrade and optimize equipment designs/processes to support DFI operations
- Take part in research and development initiatives
- Investigate equipment failure and provide solutions
- Research and review vendor proposals and technical documentation (drawings, calculations, datasheets, etc.)
- Create models, carry out FEA studies, create part and assembly drawings
- Create documents and equipment manuals
- Revise designs, drawings, and schematics as needed
- Create as-built drawings for existing equipment
- Collaborate with the manufacturing group throughout the build process
Qualifications
- University Degree or College Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer Designation or qualified to become a professional engineer is an asset
- Experience in a custom manufacturing environment
- Experience with 3D modeling required, Inventor experience is an asset
- Strong aptitude for teamwork
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
Not the right fit? Search for Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in Edmonton, AB
About DFI
With 50+ years of experience, DFI provides quality end-to-end piling services and products to clients across North America and Australia.
DFI operates a state-of-the-art ERW pipe mill and maintains an extensive fleet of custom-built piling and ancillary equipment designed to be agile in remote locations and adverse climates and ground conditions.