Mechanical Design Engineer – Tooling, Fittings & Pressure Equipment

Company: EnReach Hot Tap Services Inc.
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Position: Full-Time, Permanent

About EnReach

EnReach Hot Tap Services Inc. is an innovative and growing engineering and field services company specializing in hot tapping, line stopping, pipeline isolation, and related services for the oil and gas industry.

We provide engineering, specialized equipment design, manufacturing, and field execution services to clients throughout Western Canada and internationally.

We are looking for a motivated and technically strong Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Red Deer. This position will play a key role in developing and improving our specialized tooling, standardizing our fittings and equipment designs, and supporting the continued growth of our engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

The successful candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, practical in their approach to engineering, and motivated to take ownership of design initiatives from concept through manufacturing and implementation.

What You'll Do

Tooling Design & Development

- Design and develop specialized tooling and equipment for hot tapping, line stopping, and pipeline isolation applications.
- Improve existing tooling designs to enhance functionality, reliability, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, calculations, and manufacturing specifications.
- Work closely with field personnel to incorporate operational experience and lessons learned into equipment designs.
- Support prototype development, testing, and validation of new tooling and equipment.

Engineering Standardization

- Lead an initiative to standardize EnReach's fittings, tooling, and equipment designs.
- Develop standardized design configurations, drawings, calculations, bills of materials, and manufacturing packages.
- Identify opportunities to reduce engineering hours, manufacturing costs, and lead times through design standardization.
- Establish consistent engineering design practices and documentation requirements.
- Develop and maintain a library of standardized designs and engineering documentation.
- Work with manufacturing and operations to ensure standardized designs are practical, cost-effective, and scalable.

Pressure Vessel & Pressure Equipment Design

- Perform mechanical design and engineering calculations for pressure vessels, pressure-retaining fittings, and related equipment.
- Design equipment in accordance with applicable ASME, CSA,



and provincial regulatory requirements.
- Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and documentation to support CRN registration and regulatory approvals.
- Support ABSA design submissions, reviews, and technical inquiries.
- Evaluate materials, welding requirements, fabrication methods, and inspection requirements.
- Work with quality control and manufacturing personnel to ensure designs meet applicable codes and specifications.

Engineering & Manufacturing Support

- Provide technical support to fabrication, machining, assembly, and field operations.
- Review manufacturing drawings and resolve design-related fabrication issues.
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers on material selection, machining, and fabrication requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, equipment testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support engineering activities related to new product development and specialized client applications.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
- Experience in mechanical design, equipment design, or pressure equipment engineering.
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
- Experience preparing detailed manufacturing drawings and engineering calculations.
- Knowledge of mechanical components, materials, machining, welding, and fabrication processes.
- Strong understanding of engineering design principles and applicable codes and standards.
- Ability to manage multiple engineering priorities and work independently.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience designing pressure vessels or pressure-retaining equipment to ASME Section VIII.
- Familiarity with ASME B31.3, CSA Z662, and applicable pressure equipment requirements.
- Experience with ABSA and Canadian Registration Number (CRN) submissions.
- Experience designing piping fittings, pressure-containing components, or specialized industrial tooling.
- Familiarity with hot tapping,



line stopping, pipeline maintenance, or oil and gas operations.
- Experience developing standardized product designs and engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and mechanical design verification.
- Experience working directly with machine shops, fabricators, and field operations.

What Makes You Successful

- You take ownership of engineering projects and follow them through to completion.
- You understand that positive engineering must be practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
- You enjoy developing solutions to complex mechanical problems.
- You are comfortable working directly with machinists, welders, technicians, and field personnel.
- You are organized and recognize the value of standardized designs and documentation.
- You are proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to producing quality engineering work.
- You are interested in helping build and improve an engineering department within a growing company.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to work on innovative, specialized equipment and proprietary technologies.
- Direct involvement in product development, engineering standardization, and manufacturing improvements.
- A collaborative environment with direct access to engineering, manufacturing, and field operations.
- Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering initiatives.
- Long-term career growth with an expanding Canadian company.

Why Join EnReach?

At EnReach, engineering is a core part of our business. We design, manufacture, and deploy specialized equipment to solve complex pipeline maintenance and isolation challenges.

This is an opportunity to do more than complete individual engineering projects. You will help establish the standardized designs, tooling systems, and engineering practices that support the company's future growth.

If you enjoy practical mechanical engineering, specialized equipment design, and seeing your designs manufactured and used in the field, we would like to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume outlining your mechanical design experience, relevant pressure equipment experience, and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Mechanical Engineers: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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