Posted 12 days ago
Mechanical Designer
@ ALTEN Canada
Oakville, Ontario
Overview
ALTEN Canada is hiring a full-time Mechanical Designer to design water and wastewater treatment systems for industrial, municipal, food and beverage, and microelectronics projects. The work centres on 3D equipment layouts, piping systems, and skid and module designs in SolidWorks, with minimal supervision. The posting states a salary range of $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Develop 3D equipment layouts, piping systems, and BOP designs
- Produce 3D CAD models and documentation in SolidWorks
- Create 2D fabrication and spool drawings
- Generate bills of materials for fabrication
- Communicate schedules and design solutions to project teams
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of mechanical design in a process industry
- Strong SolidWorks experience for 3D modelling
- Piping design in water, wastewater, or oil and gas
- Ability to independently develop plant and skid layouts
- AutoCAD Plant 3D experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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ALTEN Canada
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
About ALTEN:
In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.
ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.
At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense. Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shaping the future of technology and industry.
Context of the Project
Join a team designing water and wastewater treatment systems for Industrial, Municipal, Food & Beverage, and Microelectronics projects. You will contribute to the design of process plants and modular treatment systems that support critical water infrastructure across a variety of industries.
Day-to-Day
- Develop complex 3D equipment layouts, piping systems, and Balance of Plant (BOP) designs with minimal supervision.
- Produce high-quality 3D models and detailed design packages using SolidWorks.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout various project phases.
- Create detailed 3D CAD documentation for water and wastewater treatment systems, including general arrangements, skid/module assemblies, fabrication drawings, piping layouts, isometrics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Generate accurate 3D CAD drawings (approximately 60% of workload).
- Produce 2D fabrication and spool drawings (approximately 25% of workload).
- Generate Bills of Materials for fabrication (approximately 5% of workload).
- Work closely with project teams to proactively communicate schedules, technical challenges, and design solutions (approximately 10% of workload).
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Mechanical Design experience in a process industry environment.
- Strong SolidWorks experience for 3D modelling and design.
- Experience designing piping systems within Water Treatment, Wastewater, or Oil & Gas environments.
- Ability to independently develop plant, skid, module, and BOP layouts.
- Strong team-oriented mindset and communication skills.
- Interested in building a long-term career within the water treatment industry.
- AutoCAD Plant 3D experience is an asset.
- Experience designing large-scale process plants in Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, Pharma, or similar industries is considered an asset.
Why Join Us?
ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development
As part of our dedication to employee well-being, we provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Collective insurance and group retirement savings plans
- 4 weeks of vacation starting from year one
- Corporate discounts and team-building activities
- Tailored professional development plans
At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where endless possibilities await.
ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offer accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.
Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.
In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is $80,000 – $100,000 per year.
This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.
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