Thermal Design Engineer

Join Our Team as a Thermal Design Engineer at Exchanger Industries Limited!

Why Choose Exchanger Industries Limited?

• Industry Leadership: Canada’s leading provider of custom heat transfer equipment, trusted globally.
• Innovation & Growth: A culture driven by continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Global Impact, Local Roots: Based in Alberta, our projects span the globe, giving you the opportunity to contribute internationally.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, and innovation.
• The chance to directly impact projects that drive energy efficiency and industrial performance.

This is a senior role that blends deep technical expertise with leadership, ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on problem-solving, mentoring, and driving innovation in heat transfer design.

What You’ll Do

As a Thermal Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead thermal and mechanical design of air coolers, shell & tube heat exchangers, waste heat boilers, and sulfur condensers.
• Perform thermal and vibration analyses, ensuring compliance with codes and client specifications.
• Review, check, and approve engineering work—providing technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support proposals by preparing engineering design packages, calculations, and technical input during bid stages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Business Development) to align solutions with project and client goals.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions.
• Stamp/sign deliverables as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes, leveraging digital tools, and embedding energy efficiency and sustainability in design.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10–15 years’ experience in a heavy industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Proficiency with HTRI software and proven expertise in thermal analysis & vibration.
• Strong knowledge of pressure vessel design codes (ASME, API, ABSA).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Requirements/Assets

• Active P.Eng. designation.
• Structural engineering experience.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based in Calgary, WFH 5 days/month, with occasional shop visits.
• Minimal travel required.
• Fast-paced, project-driven environment with multiple priorities.

Apply today and help us build world-class heat transfer solutions. Built on Trust, Backed by Experience.