Mechanical Design EIT

SolarSteam was born in Calgary, which is where we design our proprietary Obelix™ enclosed solar thermal collector. We're a 2026 NATO DIANA company delivering industrial heat, data centre cooling, and energy resilience capabilities to adopters around the world.

We're in expansion mode. Our manufacturing and discovery centre in Burlington, Ontario is standing up now, and our team in Calgary is growing out of our new office on 17th Avenue, and this role is based there.

We are looking for a rising engineering star who wants to take ownership, learn quickly, and help build technology that will be deployed in real projects.

If that sounds like the kind of engineer you aspire to become, this role may be for you.

The work

You will work directly with our engineering leadership and founding team on the design, modelling, analysis, and implementation of SolarSteam systems.

Your responsibilities will include

• Creating engineering illustrations, schematics, three dimensional models, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and process flow diagrams
• Preparing bills of materials, component schedules, and system specifications
• Performing thermodynamic, hydraulic, and mechanical sizing calculations
• Designing systems and components using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Modelling solar energy systems using the System Advisor Model
• Supporting material and component selection, technical analysis, specification, and sourcing
• Participating in design reviews, engineering brainstorms, and implementation activities
• Coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, project, and leadership teams
• Presenting technical findings clearly and in the format required by different team members and stakeholders

Software proficiencies

Experience with some or all of the following is preferred:

• AutoCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• System Advisor Model
• ANSYS or comparable simulation tools

We do not expect every candidate to have mastered every platform. We care about strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity, accuracy, and the ability to learn.

Who will thrive here

You may be a strong fit if you

• Recently completed an engineering degree or equivalent interdisciplinary STEM program
• Have strong mechanical design and technical drafting fundamentals
• Are comfortable performing engineering calculations and explaining your assumptions
• Can move between detailed technical work and broader system level thinking
• Manage several priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Take ownership of your work and raise questions when requirements are unclear
• Communicate technical information clearly and concisely
• Enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast moving startup environment

Experience with building mechanical systems, project management, thermal systems, fluid systems, ANSYS, or equipment selection would be an asset.

UNAC eligibility

This position is funded through the United Nations Association in Canada. Applicants must meet the applicable program eligibility requirements:

• Be 30 years of age or younger
• Be a recent post secondary graduate
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
• Be legally entitled to work in Alberta
• Not be returning to school following the employment period
• Not be applying as part of a cooperative education placement

What you get

• Compensation of $25 to $30 per hour, based on experience and educational background
• Direct mentorship from SolarSteam's engineering leadership and founding team
• Meaningful ownership of real engineering projects
• Exposure to mechanical design, thermal systems, manufacturing, energy modelling, and project delivery
• The opportunity to see your work move from concept through design and into implementation
• A seat at the table while the company is still small enough for your work to influence the technical roadmap
• A growth path that can move as quickly as your capabilities

How to apply

Send the following to careers@solarsteam.ca

• A one page resume
• A short paragraph explaining why you would be a strong fit
• A portfolio or examples of relevant technical work, where available

Use the subject line

First Name Last Name | Mechanical Design EIT

Applications close July 31, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Applying early is encouraged.