Type of position: Regular
Your future role on our team
Join BBA as a Junior Mechanical and Piping Engineer-in-Training and build the technical foundation of your career in Alberta’s industrial, energy and decarbonization markets. This role is intended for someone curious, hardworking and motivated by technical development, field exposure and practical problem solving. You will support mechanical and piping engineering work on industrial projects, including studies, CAPEX, OPEX, sustaining capital, brownfield modifications and detailed engineering mandates. Working closely with senior engineers, designers, drafters and multidisciplinary project teams, you will learn how to develop safe, constructible and cost effective solutions for operating facilities. This role offers strong growth potential for an early career engineer who wants to build technical judgement, gain site experience and progressively take on more responsibility within BBA’s Calgary and Edmonton teams.
With us, you'll get the opportunity to...
- Analyze, understand and help solve technical problems related to industrial mechanical equipment and piping systems
- Participate in studies, field work and detailed engineering mandates for brownfield and greenfield industrial projects
- Prepare mechanical and piping calculations, technical notes, specifications, datasheets, material lists, bills of materials and drawing markups under the supervision of experienced engineers
- Support the development of plans, specifications and technical deliverables in accordance with applicable codes, standards, project requirements and BBA quality procedures
- Work with designers and drafters to develop mechanical and piping drawings, layouts, details and construction support documents
- Participate in site visits, field data gathering, technical surveys, inspections, audits, construction support and commissioning support activities
- Assist senior engineers and project teams with technical evaluations, equipment selection, procurement support, proposal inputs and technical report writing
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
- Strong critical thinking and willingness to ask questions
- Curiosity and desire to understand how industrial facilities are designed, built, operated and maintained
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take on technical challenges
- Interest in site work and hands on learning in operating industrial environments
- Ability to prioritize assigned tasks, follow through on commitments and communicate progress clearly
- Collaborative attitude and desire to learn from engineers, designers, drafters and field personnel
Summary of certifications and job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Registered as an Engineer-in-Training with APEGA, or eligible to register in Alberta
- From 0 to 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, piping, industrial projects or related technical work
- Strong interest in mechanical equipment, piping systems, pressure equipment, rotating equipment, tanks, heat
- exchangers, pumps and process utilities
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals, perform calculations and develop technical documents with the support of senior engineers
- Interest in OPEX, sustaining capital, brownfield, retrofit, feasibility and detailed engineering projects for industrial facilities
- Willingness to travel to client sites, participate in field reviews and work safely in industrial environments
- Good knowledge of MS Office Suite and ability to learn engineering software, databases and project delivery tools
- Strong written and spoken English skills to support collaboration with clients and BBA teams across Canada. French is an asset
- Asset: Internship, co-op or early career experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, energy, mining, industrial facilities, process mechanics or consulting engineering
An overview of BBA's total rewards
- Annual premium program for regular employees
- Time bank
- Cellphone fee reimbursements
- Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
- Retirement savings plan
- Annual vacation and sick leave
- Premium for employee referrals
BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
At BBA, you get many benefits
- Access to many experts and coaching
- Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
- Custom training and development plans
- A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
- Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
- A growing business with many opportunities
- An inclusive culture that values diversity, respect and openness
About BBA
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.
Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.
Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.
Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.
