Island Technical Installations is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in custom electrical equipment design/supply, testing and commissioning services, and low/medium/high voltage installations. Our trade staff consists of engineers, electricians, and technicians. We provide services for a spectrum of industries from heavy industrial such as mining and marine to commercial and institutional facilities such as universities and hospitals.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This opportunity is to become an important team member at Island Technical Installations Ltd (ITI) as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. ITI has a strong roster of mechanical designers of varied experience levels and is continuing to grow rapidly. We are seeking a talented, senior mechanical design engineer to support ongoing work on novel, challenging projects, and help mentor our intermediate and junior members to continue this upward trajectory.

The senior design engineer has the opportunity to join an established and growing mechanical design team supporting a wide variety of standard and custom electrical equipment products serving the industrial sector. Mentorship of junior team members and contribution to core technical and team processes will be core focuses of this role in parallel to novel and challenging design tasks.

This is a permanent full-time position, primarily based out of the Saanichton office and will consist of a blend of office, shop, and potentially field work.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position will provide exposure to a broad spectrum of the business operations in direct support of the Mechanical Engineering Manager. Responsibilities will include:





- Mentor junior team members
- Work independently on novel, complex projects to ensure timely accurate delivery.
- Support the planning, design, prototyping, and testing phases of mechanical engineering projects.
- Complete peer review of designs, prototypes, and product concepts produce by junior and senior team members.
- Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices.
- Ensure effective use of design software and tools such as CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) to create and review mechanical designs.
- Complete engineering analysis including SolidWorks FEA and CFD.
- Support the testing, analysis, and validation of mechanical designs and components.
- Troubleshoot and resolve design, manufacturing, or testing issues.
- Support the Mechanical Engineering Manager in implementing process improvements and corrective actions to prevent issues and enhance product quality.
- Communicate project status, risks, and technical details to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including electrical and mechanical design, manufacturing, and assembly, to ensure smooth project execution.
- Prepare technical documentation, manuals, and reports.




- Maintain accurate project records and documentation for internal use and compliance purposes.
- Identify and support cost-saving processes through design optimizations and process improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, registered as a P.Eng. or E.I.T. with the Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC). Preference for P.Eng. Designation.
- 7+ years in mechanical design role with strong preference for electrical switchgear design, industrial equipment design, and/or design for manufacture experience.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player, willing to work with others in a fast-paced setting.
- Intermediate/advanced computer skills.
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Expertise in CAD software, Solidworks specifically, working knowledge of AutoCAD is considered an asset.
- Expertise/experience with Solidworks FEA and/or Solidworks CFD considered an asset.
- Experience in electrical equipment design and/or sheet metal design considered an asset.
- Experience with the following industry standards considered an asset

o ISO-9001 o CSA 22.2 No. 31

o CSA 22.2 No. 94.1 & 94.2/UL 50E o CSA 22.2 No 244/UL 891

o UL 1558

o IEEE C37.20.3

- Hands-on or field experience is considered an asset.
- Valid class 5 Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a permanent basis

Pay: $112,000.00-$162,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Saanichton)
🏢 Island Technical Installations
📍 Saanichton