Consulting Jobs in Comox, BC

SRA Staffing is sourcing an experienced Ontario based Senior Consulting Engineer for our client, a international Engineering service provider.  The ideal candidate must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with mid-career experience (8-10 years). This role requires industrial project expertise, ideally in food, beverage, consumer goods, or agriculture. Some clients may require 25-50% travel within the USA and Canada, including weekend travel or extended on-site presence (e.g., 4.5 days per week). Temporary relocation is open for the right candidate.

Compensation & Benefits :

Salary Range : $150K-$200K CAD

Bonus :   Discretionary - 6-10% historically

Vacation : 3 weeks vacation to start

Benefits

Retirement Plan : RRSP 4% match (Canada) / 401K match (USA)

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the technical aspects of industrial projects from concept to execution for Greenfield and / or Brownfield Projects

Address challenges in constructing new facilities and optimizing existing sites.

Manage projects with budgets ranging from $20M to $500M USD.

Ideal candidate has experience PM’ing small projects, while larger projects have a dedicated PM.

Construction & Field Experience :

Provide technical support for installation, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Ensure adherence to project timelines, budgets, safety, and quality standards.

Process and / or Chemical Engineering Expertise :

Define and develop scope basis, design basis, flow diagrams, P&IDs, layouts, and utility requirements.

Perform mass and energy balances, sizing calculations, heat transfer calculations, and material handling assessments.

Work with technologies typical in the food, beverage, consumer goods, fine chemical processing, refinery, and ethanol industries.

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration required.

Electrical & Controls / Automation Engineering Expertise :

Understand electrical power supply / distribution, single-line diagrams, power transformation, and hardware design.

Apply North American electrical standards (NEC, CSA, UL, NFPA).

Work with DCS and PLC hardware / software platforms (e.g., Rockwell / AB, Siemens, DeltaV).

Perform engineering and sizing calculations for electrical and controls systems.

Design & Project Management :

Lead engineering projects for new and existing industrial facilities.

Define project scope, develop design basis, and lead teams.

Issue reports and design specifications for machinery and systems.

Select and size process and mechanical equipment, pumps, piping, and utility systems.

Experience in capital expenditure (CapEx) projects preferred.

Work Location & Travel :

Primary Work Location : Remote from home with frequent travel around Ontario, Canada client sites with travel to the US as required.

Travel Requirement : Weekly around Ontario with 25-50% travel to the USA, flexible schedule 1 week (4.5 days, 2-week stints, or possibly 4 weeks dependent upon project

Work Authorization : Canadian Citizen or PR, Preference for dual citizens, work permit holders (Visa, Green Card, etc.), or candidates eligible to work in both the US and Canada without sponsorship.

Start Date : May 1, 2025 onwards target date

Qualifications & Experience :

Degree : Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (1st preference), Electrical or Mechatronics (2nd preference). Industrial Engineering considered with CapEx experience. (tied for 2nd preference)

Experience : 8-10+ years of experience in industrial engineering, project management, or design.

Project Scale : Experience managing frin $20M++-$500M projects.

Regulatory Knowledge : Familiarity with North American electrical standards and process automation platforms.

Leadership : Effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Global Experience : Experience working with teams in North America, Europe, and South Africa preferred.

This role presents a unique opportunity to be part of large-scale industrial projects with a global impact. If you are a qualified P.Eng with expertise in process, or electrical, and or automation engineering , we encourage you to apply.

SRA Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Apply now to join our dynamic team!