Company: Wood
Skills: Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 6 + Years
Education: High School/Secondary
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada


Overview / Responsibilities

Industrial Mechanical Engineer (Senior/Intermediate) #LI-Onsite

Wood Canada Limited are looking for Mechanical Engineers to provide engineering support for anticipated upcoming work in our Voisey's Bay Office, on a 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation. The ideal candidate will have experience in the mining industry.

This position requires a Professional Engineer with intermediate-senior level experience, successful candidates will be required to work in support of large and small projects while supporting the team technically and encouraging individual development.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Professional services - Act as a consultant to clients
  • Manage, prioritize and complete design projects for various clients
  • Provide guidance/mentorship and coordinate project work with other Engineers, technicians, designers and/or or drafters
  • Assist in transforming preliminary concepts and sketches into engineering designs
  • Conduct research and analysis, and recommend designs
  • Identify broad conceptual ideas and develop them into useful solutions
  • Troubleshoot, analyze, identify, evaluate, propose, implement, and document engineering solutions
  • Collaborate with clients, suppliers, vendors, and other disciplines to gather information to write reports and complete mechanical design
  • Establish continuous improvement plans where efficiency, quality, safety, or service can be improved
  • Responsible for translating operational needs into detailed design requirements
  • Support the development of project budgets and schedules via experience and the development of material take-offs
  • Provide technical expertise/support/mentorship to the Wood Mechanical Team
  • Provide technical direction to construction contractors in the mechanical disciplines and assess the quality of their work in the field
  • Maintain and develop client relationships
  • Participate in office, jobsite and safety meetings
  • Work as a collaborative team member in the growth of our services.


Skills / Qualifications

  • Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution with a Professional Engineer designation
  • 6+ years' experience in Mechanical Engineering, preferably in an industrial setting
  • Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, codes, standards, and equipment to the design and production of various products
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Time management skills are necessary to manage the various design projects
  • Conducting oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to successfully prioritize, and organize projects, deadlines, and tasks with little supervision in team environments


Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. At Wood our common purpose is to ‘unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.’ Through the delivery of our Consulting, Project and Operations solutions across energy and the built environment we deliver exceptional returns for our clients, our people, our investors and the communities where we live and work. Visit us at  www.woodplc.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.