SolarSteam was born in Calgary, which is where we design our proprietary Obelix™ enclosed solar thermal collector. We're a 2026 NATO DIANA company delivering industrial heat, data centre cooling, and energy resilience capabilities to adopters around the world.
We're in expansion mode. Our manufacturing and discovery centre in Burlington, Ontario is standing up now, and our team in Calgary is growing out of our new office on 17th Avenue, and this role is based there.
We are looking for a rising engineering star who wants to take ownership, learn quickly, and help build technology that will be deployed in real projects.
If that sounds like the kind of engineer you aspire to become, this role may be for you.
The work You will work directly with our engineering leadership and founding team on the design, modelling, analysis, and implementation of SolarSteam systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
Creating engineering illustrations, schematics, three dimensional models, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process flow diagrams
Preparing bills of materials, component schedules, and system specifications
Performing thermodynamic, hydraulic, and mechanical sizing calculations
Designing systems and components using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
Modelling solar energy systems using the System Advisor Model
Supporting material and component selection, technical analysis, specification, and sourcing
Participating in design reviews, engineering brainstorms, and implementation activities
Coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, project, and leadership teams
Presenting technical findings clearly and in the format required by different team members and stakeholders
Software proficiencies Experience with some or all of the following is preferred:
AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
ANSYS or comparable simulation tools
We do not expect every candidate to have mastered every platform. We care about strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity,



accuracy, and the ability to learn.
Who will thrive here You may be a strong fit if you:
Recently completed an engineering degree or equivalent interdisciplinary STEM program
Have robust mechanical design and technical drafting fundamentals
Are comfortable performing engineering calculations and explaining your assumptions
Can move between detailed technical work and broader system level thinking
Manage several priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Take ownership of your work and raise questions when requirements are unclear
Communicate technical information clearly and concisely
Enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast moving startup environment
Experience with building mechanical systems, project management, thermal systems, fluid systems, ANSYS, or equipment selection would be an asset.
UNAC eligibility This position is funded through the United Nations Association in Canada. Applicants must meet the applicable program eligibility requirements:
Be 30 years of age or younger
Be a recent post secondary graduate
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
Be legally entitled to work in Alberta
Not be returning to school following the employment period
Not be applying as part of a cooperative education placement
What you get Compensation of $25 to $30 per hour, based on experience and educational background
Direct mentorship from SolarSteam's engineering leadership and founding team
Meaningful ownership of real engineering projects
Exposure to mechanical design, thermal systems, manufacturing, energy modelling, and project delivery
The opportunity to see your work move from concept through design and into implementation
A seat at the table while the company is still small enough for your work to influence the technical roadmap
A growth path that can move as quickly as your capabilities
Applications close July 31, 2026.

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📌 Mechanical Design EIT (Alberta)
🏢 SolarSteam
📍 Alberta