Posted 23 days ago
Mechanical Engineer
@ Powertech Labs
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Powertech Labs is hiring a Mechanical Engineer for its Hydrogen Infrastructure team in Surrey, BC, full-time. The role supports design, testing, documentation and field deployment of hydrogen fueling equipment up to 15,000 psi, and includes project and quality management duties. Salary is $89K to $113K annually, and pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is required.
Pay:
$89,910–$113,720 a year
Responsibilities:
- Support mechanical design of hydrogen fueling equipment and systems
- Prepare drawings, 3D models, BOMs and specifications
- Perform pressure, piping and thermodynamic engineering calculations
- Conduct testing, root cause analysis and field support
- Manage multidisciplinary projects, fabrication resources and clients
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering
- 3-6 years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience with 3D CAD, SolidWorks preferred
- Knowledge of pressure piping and process equipment
- Commitment to workplace and process safety
- EGBC EIT designation or eligibility, P.Eng progression preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | EIT |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering |
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Powertech Labs
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Full company description
One of the largest testing and research labs in North America, Powertech is home to a broad range of scientists, engineers, and technical specialists from around the world. Our cross-departmental teams investigate, diagnose and solve complex problems within a variety of markets with highly technical specialization, and to exceptional standards. We provide specialized testing and investigation services to support electrical utilities’ capital assets: generation, transmission and distribution, OEMs, automotive manufacturers, government and research organizations. - Large, multi-disciplinary laboratory - 15 primary labs over 11 acre site - 30 years of specialized engineer experience - More than 200 employees - 30% of our staff hold post-graduate degrees - 55% of our staff hold technical and/or engineering degrees - Global customer base. 300+ customers including many fortune 500s
- LinkedIn followers
- 18,103
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 435
- Reported office locations
- 12388 - 88th Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 7R7, CA
- Business categories
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Powertech Labs
- Powertech Labs Inc.
- Specialties
- Substations
- Transmission & Distribution
- Generation
- Power Systems
- Electrical OEMs
- Hydrogen Fueling
- Hydrogen Testing
- Failure Analysis
- Engineering Studies
- Power System Studies
- Interconnection Studies
- Conditional Assessment
- Type Testing
- High Pressure Testing
- High Voltage Testing
- High Power Testing
- NERC CIP
- NERC MOD
- NERC PRC
- hydrogen infrastructure
- and Grid Modernization
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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One of the largest testing and research labs in North America, Powertech is home to a broad range of scientists, engineers, and technical specialists from around the world. Our cross-departmental teams investigate, diagnose and solve complex problems within a variety of markets with highly technical specialization, and to exceptional standards. We provide specialized testing and investigation services to support…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1979 |
| Specialties | SubstationsTransmission & Distribution GenerationPower SystemsElectrical OEMsHydrogen FuelingHydrogen TestingFailure AnalysisEngineering StudiesPower System Studies |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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We are always guided by our values as a global clean-technology and engineering company:
- Safety: This top everything. We do our work safely or we do not do it at all.
- Challenges: We ready ourselves for the hardest challenges – through attaining accreditations, developing industry-leading innovative products & services, investing in our labs, hiring great people, and making them better.
- Diverse Teams: We are strongest together and capitalize on our varied attributes – together we are more than the sum of parts.
- Our customers: Customers fuel this company, and we constantly work with them to earn and retain their trust and loyalty. We expect that our customers hold us accountable to our commitments.
- Excellence: Striving for excellence, acting with integrity, and having the highest standards in quality are core to what we do
This is your opportunity to contribute to the transition to a low-carbon future. The hydrogen industry is rapidly evolving, and Powertech is a recognized leader in the design, construction, testing, and operation of hydrogen fueling infrastructure.
As a member of the Hydrogen Infrastructure team, you will support the design, development, testing, commissioning, and continuous improvement of hydrogen infrastructure systems. Working alongside senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the delivery of innovative hydrogen refueling solutions including stationary, transportable, and mobile fueling equipment.
The Mechanical Engineer will participate in all phases of product development, including design, analysis, technical documentation, procurement support, testing, and field deployment activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the mechanical design and development of hydrogen fueling equipment and infrastructure systems.
- Prepare and revise engineering drawings, 3D models, bills of materials, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Perform selection and integration of mechanical components, piping systems, instrumentation, and process equipment for systems operating up to 15,000psi.
- Perform engineering calculations related to pressure systems, piping, fluid flow, thermodynamics, structural supports, and equipment sizing.
- Develop and maintain Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and engineering documentation packages.
- Participate in system design reviews, hazard assessments (HAZOP), and risk analysis activities.
- Conduct testing and validation activities for prototypes and production systems.
- Investigate equipment and system issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with systems, electrical, controls, manufacturing, quality, and field service teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide technical support during equipment assembly, commissioning, and field operations.
- Assist with technical report writing, engineering studies, and customer deliverables.
- Support the development of engineering standards, design procedures, and best practices.
- Contribute to maintaining Powertech's commitment to safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams and execute small to large scale hydrogen system projects.
- Manage fabrication resources to complete projects and inter-departmental requests in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain vendor and supplier relationships.
- Communicate regularly with clients, including site visits, test witnessing, project updates, and issue resolution.
- Manage the Hydrogen Infrastructure team’s quality program, including writing SOPs, performing incoming inspections, non-compliance reporting to vendors, and production QC.
- Manage the Hydrogen Infrastructure team’s inventory system, including writing SOPs, assisting with quarterly inventory counts, investigating discrepancies, receiving and part allocations.
- Evaluate client proposal requests, perform initial system sizing calculations, and prepare budgetary estimates and proposals.
- Manage the 3D model file vault, maintain custom part libraries, and automations within the vault.
- Balance responsibilities and deliverables across multiple projects simultaneously.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from a recognized university.
- Typically 3-6 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experience in mechanical design, product development, process systems, industrial equipment, or energy infrastructure projects.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Experience working in manufacturing environments and collaborating directly with manufacturing and fabrication staff.
Experience in several of the following areas is desirable:
- 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and AutoCAD.
- Mechanical system design and engineering documentation.
- Pressure piping systems and process equipment.
- Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics calculations.
- Preparation or review of PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications.
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control system integration.
- Technical report writing and engineering analysis.
- Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Testing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving of industrial systems.
The following are considered assets:
- Exposure to hydrogen, compressed gases, industrial gas systems, or energy infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to pressure equipment and piping systems.
- Familiarity with HAZOP studies, FMEA, or other risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience supporting commissioning and field startup activities.
- Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly principles.
- Experience with SolidWorks weldments.
- EIT designation with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or eligibility to register.
- Progression toward Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to workplace and process safety.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in hydrogen infrastructure technologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer
Location: Surrey B.C.
Job Status: Full-Time Regular
Affiliation: M&P
Annual Salary: $89K - $113K
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