Mechanical Engineer to support the North Warning System (NWS)

Full Time, Permanent, Ottawa, ON

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

-            Perform research, design, and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.

-            Apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electro mechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

-            Preparing Additional Work Requirements project files including Statement of Requirements justification, business case analysis, cost estimates, final design drawings and specifications for systems such as: HVAC, Water, Wastewater, Bulk Fuel and Power Generation.

-            Provide liaison functions with project stakeholders and the North Warning System Office, including:

-            Answering technical and procedural questions to support design related items; and, periodic interactions with subcontractors and equipment manufacturers to resolve specific design and support requirements.

-            Providing staff technical and project design support; and, work with other team members to support the Operations and Maintenance of mechanical systems.

-            Occasional travel to remote areas of Canada's Arctic to perform on-site engineering investigations is required.

-            Performing other duties as assigned, which are unplanned or transient in nature.

Desired Skills & Experience

-       Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 5 years' related experience.

-       Experience dealing with acquisitions by the Canadian Department of National Defense (CDND).

-       Cultural awareness and sensitivity and an understanding of work in the Canadian Arctic.

-       Thorough knowledge of mechanical distribution systems and a working knowledge of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, API codes and standards, the National Masters Specification, Canadian Water Quality Standards, HVAC systems and the Canadian National Building Code.

-       Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; self-motivated and highly organized to keep track of multiple projects; possess strong analytical, communication and report writing skills as well as professional and friendly demeanor.

-       Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-culturally within the Canadian Arctic.

-       Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal reference check and pass a security clearance check to a secret level through the Canadian Government.