25 Mar 2026

Lead Mechanical Engineer – Capital Projects

Calgary, AB

Agilus is recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer – Capital Projects in the Oil and Gas Sector in Calgary, Alberta.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer to support a portfolio of large capital projects within the Fixed Plant Projects Portfolio. The overall accountability of this role is to provide technical oversight to the Engineering Service Provider to ensure mechanical designs are technically sound and meet requirements, standards, and best practices.

Total rewards:
  • $85.00 - $110.00 hourly
  • T4 Range $85 - $93/hr IC Range is $95 - $110/hr
  • 1 year contract with a potential to extend
  • Calgary full time office based role, M-F 40 hrs/week, occasional site travel as required

A typical day:
  • • Provide guidance with respect to the interpretation and application of standards, procedures and specifications
  • • Provide discipline-based technical oversight and support critical technical issue resolution
  • • Drive Value Improvements including capital cost reductions through innovation
  • • Act as the primary point of contact for technical interface and integration with stakeholders (Operations, M&R, other functional groups / business units, etc.)
  • • Review and approve engineering change management documents (Technical Deviations, Project Decision Notices, etc.)
  • • Participate in model reviews, PHAs / HAZOPs, vendor review meetings, Value Improvement sessions, and other integrated reviews like P&ID, plot plan, constructability etc.
  • • Provide input for Value Improvement Assessments including review of vendor proposals, interface with vendors and EP, interface with Enterprise Technical group, Operations and other stakeholders, and participation in risk assessments
  • • Coordinate with discipline specialists for Pre-qualification support in selection of contractors and vendors, considering local preferences and approved vendor lists

Successful candidates will have:
  • • Coordinate with discipline specialists for Pre-qualification support in selection of contractors and vendors, considering local preferences and approved vendor lists
  • • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in the province of Alberta along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • • Strong working knowledge of key industry standards (ASME, API, etc.) a must
  • • Strong working knowledge of key industry standards (ASME, API, etc.) a must
  • • Previous experience providing owner/operator side technical oversight of Engineering service providers is an asset

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

Agilus would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.
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