Mechanical Project Engineer

Project:

10 Tonne per day Green Hydrogen Production, Distribution and End Use Systems

Location: British Columbia (with regular engagement in Xaxli’p, and at the Salish Elements offices in North Vancouver)

Type: Full-Time

We are Salish Elements, an Indigenous-owned hydrogen company making reliable and regenerative hydrogen (rH2) fuel supply a reality in British Columbia. Our mission is to work with First Nations and become leaders in a global shift to green energy; advancing an equitable, regenerative economy that serves the lands, waters, and people. For the last 3 years, we have been developing our core market-offering, rH2, and are now working toward construction of our first hydrogen production utility. We need your expertise to continue to grow.

Salish Elements is developing an innovative high-performance in-house engineering team, and is seeking a mechanical project engineer who can adapt to a high-pressure innovative engineering environment, and thrives in taking ownership and responsibility.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled 

to support the design and execution of a cutting-edge  green hydrogen production facility, Liquid Hydrogen distribution systems, and fuel-cell end use systems

. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing equipment packages, piping systems, and mechanical specifications, working directly with vendors and coordinating across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project delivery

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Package Development

- Develop equipment and package specifications (electrolyzers, fuel cells, vaporizers, rotating equipment, static vessels, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, etc.).

- Lead vendor engagement: prepare RFQs, evaluate bids, review vendor data sheets, and ensure compliance with project standards.

- Coordinate vendor technical queries and responses across all disciplines (process, electrical, civil/structural, controls).

- Manage vendor data integration into project design deliverables (P&IDs, 3D models, datasheets).

Mechanical & Piping Engineering

- Prepare mechanical and piping design documents, specifications, and standards in accordance with project codes and practices (ASME, API, CSA, CGA, etc.).

- Perform mechanical equipment sizing and preliminary calculations for piping, valves, pumps, and support systems.

- Support development of piping layouts, stress analysis, and material specifications in collaboration with design teams.

- Ensure designs meet hydrogen-specific safety codes, cryogenic handling standards, and hazardous area classifications.

Project Engineering & Coordination

- Act as the 

mechanical engineering lead

 within integrated project teams.

- Interface with process engineers on equipment design basis and H&M balance.

- Collaborate with electrical and civil engineers to align utility requirements, foundation loads, and tie-ins.

- Participate in HAZOP, 3D model reviews, and design safety assessments.

- Provide input into project schedules, procurement strategies, and cost estimates.

Execution Support

- Review vendor manufacturing drawings, witness factory acceptance tests (FATs), and ensure quality assurance.

- Support construction, installation, and commissioning activities, resolving technical issues as they arise.

- Ensure proper documentation and turnover packages are delivered for mechanical systems.

Qualifications

- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)

 designation in Mechanical Engineering (required).

- 5–10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience in industrial facilities (energy, oil & gas, chemical, hydrogen preferred).

- Knowledge of electrolyzer systems, fuel cells and liquefaction systems is an asset

- Ability to work in a high pressure, high performance environment

- Strong background in equipment package design, piping engineering, and multidisciplinary coordination.

- Experience working with vendors, preparing specifications, and reviewing technical submittals.

- Familiarity with hydrogen technologies, cryogenics (liquid hydrogen/LH₂), and applicable codes/standards is an asset.

- Excellent communication, vendor management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

- Hydrogen fuel cell systems and industrial hydrogen end-use applications.

- Pipeline and refueling infrastructure design.

- Experience in scaling up new/renewable energy technologies.

What We Offer

- The opportunity to take direct design responsibility for cutting-edge hydrogen projects.

- A collaborative and innovative work environment.

- Competitive compensation and benefits.

- Professional growth in a fast-growing renewable energy sector.