Mechanical & Piping Engineer

Mechanical & Piping Engineer Location: Montreal, QC Type: Permanent Full-time This job posting is also available in English. Both postings are for the same position. Primero Americas is currently looking for a Mechanical & Piping Engineer to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of Primero’s continued growth in North America.

Founded in Australia in 2011, Primero has been steadily expanding in Montreal since 2016, with further growth in Houston (2022) and Toronto (2023). We specialize in the design, procurement, and construction management of mineral processing plants. The Mechanical & Piping Engineer will play a key role in delivering mechanical engineering design and technical support for studies and detailed engineering projects within the mining and heavy industrial sectors.

This role reports directly to the Lead Discipline Mechanical. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of mechanical systems with a strong focus on material handling systems, platework design, plant layout, and piping coordination. This role offers the opportunity to be involved throughout the full project lifecycle — from studies and design development through procurement, construction, and commissioning.

The role is ideal for a hands-on and adaptable engineer who enjoys working across both mechanical and piping-related scopes, collaborating with internal teams, clients, vendors, and site personnel to deliver high-quality engineering solutions in a fast-paced EPCM environment. At Primero, we value efficiency, accountability, and integrity—and we take pride in delivering high-quality work in a collaborative and down-to-earth environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver mechanical engineering design and calculations for mining and heavy industrial projects, with a strong focus on material handling systems, plant layout, platework, conveyors, pumps, and related equipment Contribute to the development and coordination of 3D plant layouts in collaboration with piping, structural, electrical, and process disciplines Support piping design and coordination activities, including routing, layout integration, and interdisciplinary coordination Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as datasheets, specifications, calculations, scopes of work, equipment lists, schematics, and technical reports Coordinate with vendors, clients, designers, and multidisciplinary teams throughout design and procurement phases Support and guide designers/drafters in the development of plant and system designs using 2D and 3D CAD tools Participate in technical bid evaluations, vendor reviews, and equipment selection activities Review client specifications and technical documentation to support practical, efficient, and maintainable design solutions Recommend design improvements to optimize quality, operability, and project execution Support project execution activities including field support, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting when required Contribute across both mechanical and piping-related scopes depending on project and business needs