Fluor is recognized globally in the engineering industry and seeks professionals to help fulfill its purpose of building a better world.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position oversees a specific area and acts as a representative ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases.

Principal Responsibilities

- Lead mechanical engineering activities on complex projects, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to codes and standards.
- Translate global strategic initiatives into project‑level procedures and apply cost‑competitive execution techniques.
- Develop and review project scope, estimates, schedules, progress reports, and manpower forecasts.
- Oversee material key quantities, specifications, and design criteria, incorporating health, safety, and environmental considerations.
- Manage vendor interactions, procurement processes, and technical evaluations.
- Provide mentorship and supervision to engineering teams.
- Engage in client relations, cross‑discipline coordination, and promote client service excellence.
- Support proposal development, change management, and compliance with OSR.
- Participate in audits, departmental standards development, and external technical organizations.
- Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical equipment.
- Evaluate dimensions, equipment connections, and performance including pressure profiles, heat transfer rates, and off‑design cases.
- Provide equipment sizing and application support.
- Support material selection for equipment.
- Develop and revise equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, general arrangement, and outline drawings.
- Participate in supplier/contractor bid clarification, negotiation, and award meetings.




- Represent mechanical support/advice in model reviews and monitor equipment layout.
- Provide consultation during fabrication and witness testing of equipment.
- Provide consultation and/or on‑site assistance for installation, commissioning, and start‑up of equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of design and specialties including rotating equipment, pressure vessels, unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, packaged equipment, metallurgy, and welding.

Basic Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least sixteen years of work‑related experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in mining and metals projects.
- At least five years serving as Lead Engineer on mining and metals projects.
- Demonstrated competence and proven track record in technical leadership roles.
- Robust discipline‑specific project execution skills.
- Experience on revamp (asset) projects.
- Proficiency in interdisciplinary coordination.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly self‑driven with ability to complete tasks independently and time‑efficiently.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

Other Job Requirements

- Design experience on mechanical equipment through all stages of a project.
- Experience with rotating equipment, pressure vessels, unfired and fired heat transfer equipment, and packaged equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience serving as Lead Engineer on mining and metals projects.

Benefits

- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefit programs including health, dental, and vision care.
- Flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top‑up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance.
- Employee resource groups and community involvement opportunities.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary range: $138,000‑$256,000.

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📌 Principal Design Engineer/ Mechanical Lead - for Mining & Metal projects (Vancouver)
🏢 fluor-corporation
📍 Vancouver