Junior Mechanical Engineer

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM firm and a market leader in oil and gas processing. We specialize in facilities design, implementation, and operational assistance for natural gas, conventional, and heavy oil projects. Our clients include several of the largest oil & gas producers in Canada and worldwide. Currently, we are executing a wide range of sweet gas, sour gas, conventional oil, heavy oil facility, and pipeline projects.

About the Role

Equinox Engineering is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse oil and gas projects, supporting the mechanical engineering team in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

- Support the mechanical engineering team in completing assigned tasks and deliverables.

- Assist in equipment sizing, selection, and specification for mechanical systems.

- Review vendor equipment drawings to ensure design accuracy and specification compliance.

- Support the design of packages, pressure vessels, pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers.

- Develop and review mechanical drawings and technical documentation.

- Contribute to the development of P&IDs.

- Participate in field trips to client sites to determine the scope of mechanical tasks.

- Assist in preparing engineering scope of work packages and procurement documents.

- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines (process, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation, automation) to ensure a cohesive design approach.

- Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams to resolve technical issues.

- Ensure consistency and integrity of all major equipment in compliance with relevant codes and specifications.

- Support compliance with CSA B52, ASME Sec. VIII, TEMA, and API standards.

- Gain exposure to industry standards such as NACE and ABSA/AEUB regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

- EIT designation or working towards APEGA P.Eng. certification.

- 0-3 years of EPCM experience in oil and gas projects is preferred.

- Exposure to gas plant design is an asset.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Familiarity with specifying and procuring mechanical equipment (static and rotating).

- Proficiency in industry codes (CSA, ASME, API) is required.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.