THE CHALLENGE
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the design, integration, and lifecycle support of complex power generation systems, including gas/diesel engines, turbines, fully packaged modular units. This role leads the development of reliable, efficient, and manufacturable solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and operational requirements.
WHAT WE'LL OFFER YOU
- Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive package including a competitive salary and company benefits.
- Expert Mentorship: Decades of industry experience to help you grow your technical knowledge.
- Safety-First Culture: A dynamic environment where your commitment to safety is valued and supported.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Join a team that lives by core values: Be Great, Be Kind, Stand Out, Have Fun, Give Back, and Together, We Win!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead the design and development of power generation systems, including engines, turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems
- Oversee full unit packaging design, including structural skids, enclosures, piping systems, and balance-of-plant components
- Develop PID’s, GA’s, 3D models, and engineering calculations to support design, fabrication and assembly
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and customer specifications (ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, ISO, CSA)
- Drive system integration across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
- Design and review piping systems (fuel, lubrication, cooling, intake, exhaust) and associated components
- Perform and validate engineering calculations (thermal, structural, fluid systems, vibration)
- Lead design reviews, PHA, risk assessments, and failure mode analysis
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
- Support manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities, resolving complex technical issues
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance
- Interface with vendors and suppliers to specify, review, and approve mechanical components and systems
- Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT), commissioning, and field troubleshooting as required
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation including BOMs, specifications, and reports
- Drive continuous improvement in design, manufacturability, cost optimization, and quality
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Experience:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in power generation, rotating equipment, or heavy industrial systems
- Strong capabilities to review and authenticate drawings, calculations, reports as required
- Proven experience with engine and/or turbine-based power generation systems
- Demonstrated experience in unit packaging and system integration
- Experience working with industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, CSA)
- Background in manufacturing, assembly support, and production environments
- Experience with testing, commissioning, and field support activities
- Familiarity with continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies is an asset
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset)
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta – APEGA or eligibility to apply from other provinces preferred
PHYSICAL & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to X-Group safety policies and SOPs.
- PPE: Ability to wear required gear (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection).
ABOUT TURBINE-X & THE X_GROUP
"Modular power to give back with endless energy"
The X-Group of Companies is the world’s leading provider of cross-platform solutions for evolving power systems. Unlike traditional providers, we are vendor-neutral, optimizing for our clients' needs, budgets, and ESG goals. Whether it's concept or completion for rotating equipment, we solve for X.
HOW TO APPLY
If you take pride in your work and value learning, growth, and excellence, you belong here. Apply today.
- Online: Apply via Indeed.ca
- Email: Send your resume to [email protected] (Please indicate "Sr. Mechanical Engineer" in the subject line).
X-Group is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nisku, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Which of the companies core values resonates with you the most and why?
Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 10 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
