Mechanical Engineer - Utilities Engineering (P.Eng Required)

Position Scope

The Mechanical Engineer - Utilities Engineering is responsible for designing, analyzing, and implementing industrial utility systems that support manufacturing and processing facilities. These systems include industrial refrigeration, steam generation and distribution, compressed air systems, and plant utility piping networks.

This role will be part of a growing Utilities Engineering Team, responsible for developing standardized utility system designs, supporting project execution, and ensuring reliable and efficient operation of plant utilities across projects. The position requires strong technical expertise, project coordination skills, and the ability to travel internationally for project support and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Utility System Engineering

• Design and develop industrial utility systems, including refrigeration, steam, compressed air, and plant utility piping networks.
• Produce detailed industrial refrigeration system designs, including ammonia, Freon, and CO₂ systems, and associated piping, valves, pumps, and instrumentation.
• Design industrial steam systems, including boilers (various fuel types), steam distribution piping, valves, strainers, and instrumentation.
• Develop compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers, and cooling equipment.
• Design industrial piping systems, including process piping, sanitary piping, potable water systems, pumps, valves, strainers, and instrumentation.

Engineering Documentation & Design

• Prepare Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for complete utility systems.
• Develop functional descriptions and system documentation.
• Perform pipe stress analysis to ensure compliance with engineering and safety standards.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and layouts using AutoCAD.

Project Support

• Support project management activities related to industrial mechanical and utility installations.
• Provide technical guidance during project design, procurement, and installation phases.
• Review contractor submissions and engineering drawings.

Site Support & Commissioning

• Conduct onsite inspections and installation reviews.
• Participate in commissioning and startup of utility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and utility system issues during installation and startup.

Team Development

• Contribute to the development of standard engineering practices, design guidelines, and specifications for utility systems.
• Support the growth of the Utilities Engineering Team and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in industrial mechanical engineering, with a focus on utilities or manufacturing environments.
• Canadian P.Eng. Status required. American PE status is a definite benefit.
• Exceptional English Writing and Speaking skills.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Good experience in producing detailed industrial refrigeration system designs (Ammonia, Freon, CO2, Piping, Valves, Pumps, Instrumentation) and associated drawings in AutoCAD.
• Good experience in producing detailed industrial steam system designs (Boiler - Various fuels, Piping, Valves, Strainers, Instrumentation) and associated drawings in AutoCAD.
• Good experience in producing detailed industrial compressed air designs (Compressors, Dryers, Coolers) and associated drawings in AutoCAD.
• Good experience in producing detailed industrial piping designs (Process Piping, Sanitary Piping, Potable Water, Pumps, Valves, Strainers, Instruments) and associated drawings in AutoCAD.
• Good experience in pipe stress analysis.
• Experience in Project Management relating to industrial mechanical installations.
• Good experience with onsite review, inspection, and commissioning of industrial mechanical installation.
• Good experience with preparing P&ID Drawings and Functional Descriptions for complete systems.

FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank you for your interest in the position. Only those candidates who match the requirements and are eligible to work in Canada will be contacted / shortlisted.