Mechanical Engineer | Industrial & Manufacturing Projects

About the Opportunity

DSC is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team.

You will support a variety of mechanical engineering projects for manufacturing and industrial facilities, working alongside experienced engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and other technical disciplines. Projects may include industrial equipment and machinery, piping and plant utilities, mechanical systems, equipment layouts, facility upgrades, and new installations.

Depending on your experience, you will contribute to projects from initial site investigations and concept development through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, practical problem-solving skills, and a genuine interest in understanding how industrial equipment and systems operate.

Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical Design & Engineering

- Design and support industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, piping, utilities, and facility systems.
- Apply mechanical engineering principles involving statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, machine design, material selection, and mechanical connections.
- Perform engineering calculations involving loads, stresses, deflection, fasteners, vibration, thermal effects, fluid flow, pressure loss, and equipment sizing.
- Develop equipment layouts, mechanical assemblies, piping plans, and installation details.
- Work with conveyors, automated equipment, material-handling systems, pumps, fans, compressors, motors, gearboxes, and power-transmission systems.
- Evaluate plant mechanical systems, including compressed air, process and cooling water, ventilation, exhaust, dust collection, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial utilities.
- Develop and review P&IDs;, piping layouts, equipment connections, and utility distribution requirements.
- Design with consideration for fabrication, installation, constructability, equipment access, maintenance, safety, and reliability.

Industrial Facilities, Safety & Field Engineering
- Conduct site investigations, collect field measurements, document existing conditions, and verify installations against engineering drawings.
- Support equipment installations, relocations, facility modifications, and integration with existing infrastructure.
- Use 3D models, scanning data, and point clouds to evaluate layouts, clearances, and potential design conflicts.
- Identify mechanical hazards, equipment guarding requirements, access concerns, and practical safety improvements.
- Apply relevant codes and standards, including the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Occupational Health and Safety requirements, applicable CSA, ASME, NFPA, and TSSA requirements.
- Support mechanical aspects of Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSRs), depending on qualifications and assigned responsibilities.
- Work with contractors, trades, operators, and maintenance personnel to resolve field issues and support installation, startup,



and commissioning.

Engineering Documentation & Project Support
- Prepare and review 2D drawings, 3D models, engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
- Review vendor drawings, equipment specifications, technical submissions, and equipment utility requirements.
- Support equipment procurement, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and vendor coordination.
- Assist with project scopes, engineering estimates, schedules, design reviews, RFIs, and construction support.
- Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, industrial, controls, architectural, and other disciplines.
- Manage assigned tasks, drawing revisions, technical documentation, and project deadlines.

Qualifications & Technical Skills
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Relevant experience in mechanical design, industrial equipment, manufacturing facilities, piping, utilities, or equipment integration.
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, engineering calculations, equipment selection, and practical design principles.
- Ability to read, develop, and review engineering drawings, equipment layouts, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Understanding of industrial machinery, plant mechanical systems, piping, ventilation, hydraulics, pneumatics, and equipment installation requirements.
- Familiarity with applicable engineering codes, safety standards, machine guarding, and industrial safety principles.
- Comfortable performing field investigations, verifying existing conditions, and working in operating manufacturing facilities.
- Eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or progress toward a P.Eng. licence, is an asset.

Software Skills Experience with, or the ability to quickly develop proficiency in:
- Core Software: AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Microsoft Excel, and Word.
- Additional Assets: Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk ReCap, AutoCAD Plant 3D, SolidWorks, Tekla Structures, and Autodesk Forma.
- Experience with 3D scanning, point-cloud data, and multidisciplinary model coordination is an asset.

Additional Structural Engineering Experience (Asset) Knowledge or experience in structural engineering is beneficial but not required. Relevant skills may include:
- Structural analysis, load calculations, and evaluation of existing structures.
- Design of structural steel, concrete, masonry, foundations, equipment supports, platforms, stairs, and industrial structures.
- Structural connections, anchoring, equipment loads, and structural modifications.




- Familiarity with applicable structural codes and standards, including the Ontario Building Code, National Building Code of Canada, CSA S16, CSA A23.3, and CSA S304.

Professional Skills & Personal Qualities At DSC, we value engineers who combine technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills and a practical, collaborative approach.

The ideal candidate demonstrates

- Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Approaches technical challenges logically, evaluates alternatives, and develops practical, technically sound solutions.
- Attention to Detail: Produces accurate calculations, drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Communication & Teamwork: Communicates clearly and works effectively with clients, engineers, contractors, tradespeople, operators, and maintenance personnel.
- Practical Engineering Judgment: Considers safety, constructability, cost, schedule, operations, and maintenance when developing solutions.
- Accountability & Organization: Takes ownership of assigned work, manages priorities, and follows through on commitments.
- Adaptability & Professionalism: Works comfortably between office design, field investigations, client meetings, and construction support.
- Curiosity & Initiative: Enjoys understanding how equipment and processes work, asks thoughtful questions, and takes initiative to solve problems.
- Coachability & Continuous Learning: Welcomes feedback, values practical experience, recognizes when guidance is needed, and actively develops technical skills.
- Client Focus & Reliability: Builds positive working relationships, communicates concerns promptly, and takes pride in delivering quality work.
- Leadership Potential: Demonstrates an interest in taking on greater technical responsibility, leading projects, and developing client relationships.

Why Join DSC? At DSC, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse industrial and manufacturing projects, collaborate with experienced engineering professionals, and contribute to practical solutions that support our clients' operations.

We value individuals who take initiative, enjoy learning, work well with others, and want to continually develop their technical and professional capabilities.

You do not need experience in every area listed above. We are interested in candidates with robust engineering fundamentals, a practical mindset, and the motivation to grow.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working with others, and seeing engineering designs come to life in real industrial environments, we encourage you to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
- Canadian Passport (required)

Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Mechanical Engineer (Windsor)
🏢 Design Systems Canada
📍 Windsor