Senior Mechanical Engineer Trail, BC

Trail, BC, Canada | req3286 Posted on: 10/26/2026

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

We are growing our Mechanical/PipingEngineering team in our Trail Office As our work expands in the energy, mining andindustrial sectors, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with 8-12 years ofconsulting experience in heavy industry. We are looking for curious, self-motivated professionals who bringstrong teamwork and an entrepreneurial mindset. As a Mechanical Engineer at BBATrail Office, you willplay a key role in all phases of engineering projects from front-end studies todetailed design and field implementation. As an intermediate/senior member of the mechanical engineering team, youwill be responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional technical quality,identification and development of new business opportunities and clientrelationships and providing mentorship and guidance to some of our more juniorteam members.

About us…

With over 1650 employees and 20 offices acrossCanada and abroad, BBA isranked among Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies. BBA is a multi-disciplinary consultingengineering firm focused on practice (PCB), providing qualified services andhighly technical expertise in the energy and natural resource industries,including renewable energy, mining and metals, hydroelectric power, advancedchemicals and biofuels markets. Our Trail Office offers a unique opportunityfor work/life balance. Located in theheart of BC’s scenic West Kootenay region and minutes away from the world-classRed Mountain ski hill, the location offers strong community spirit with unparalleledaccess to skiing, mountain biking,



hiking and backcountry adventures amongststunning lakes and mountain scenery, while BBA’s flexible working hours, hybridhome/office policy and the unique Trail-office opportunity for an optional4-day work week give you the time to enjoy it. Our proximity to several hydroelectric dams and industrial facilitiesgive opportunity for local site support and brownfield design, while BBA’sstrong culture of interoffice collaboration gives access to opportunities acrossBBA’s network of 20 offices across Canada and abroad.

- With us, you’ll get theopportunity to
- Take a lead role in client communications and business development
- Develop scopes of work, budgets, methodologies, and proposals
- Lead all or mechanical scope on conceptual design studies, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering
- Be the Project Manager or Project Leader on engineering mandates within the mining and metals, hydroelectric power, renewable energy and pulp and paper industries.
- Be a key team member for small to major brownfield/greenfield mining projects
- Perform mechanical/piping engineering calculations
- Establish client needs, prepare or review reports, estimates and specifications.
- Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, commissioning, and testing




- Provide mentorship and coaching of junior/intermediate engineers, actively sharing knowledge, and supporting the enhancement of skills within the team.
- Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high quality professional work.

- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Desire to motivate and develop the next generation
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Willingness to work together while having fun
- Sense of equity and inclusion
- Efficient, both at the office and the work site
- Eco-mindful
- Interest in solving the most complex challenges

An overview of certifications andjob requirements

- University degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 8 to 12 years of relevant engineering experience, with a preference for 5+ years in consulting, and 2+ years site experience
- Eligible to register with EGBC as a P.Eng.
- Industrial project experience in the mining and metals, hydroelectric power, renewable energy and/or pulp and paper industries
- A valid class 5 BC driver’s license
- Ability to travel on short notice to client sites (approximately 20-30% of time)
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical documents such as reports, specifications, studies, plans and work instructions.
- Ability to interpret PFD’s and process design criteria from process engineering, preparing plant layouts, mechanical equipment selection and validation and pump sizing
- Experience with design deliverables such as P&IDs;, piping isometrics, layouts, elevations, equipment and line lists, vendor equipment drawings, etc.
- Familiarity with AACE capital cost estimation
- Familiarity with ASME BVPC, B31.1/B31.3, API 650
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