ATLAS POLAR CAREERS

MECHANICAL ENGINEER – HYDROELECTRIC INDUSTRY (Posted 2026-04-03)

Benefits – Why join our Atlas Polar family?

As a member of our HYDRORAKE™ Division, you’ll work independently and with our experienced professionals in an inclusive team environment that rewards innovation, supports its staff and prides itself on safety. A family business for 88 years, Atlas Polar is Canada’s #1 truck-mounted sales and service network. We distribute the world’s #1 truck-mounted and manufacture North America’s leading waterways debris cleaning equipment brands.

  • Job security
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees
    • Prescription, dental and paramedical coverage
    • Sick days benefits
    • Paid vacation available in year one
    • Company pension plan
  • Respect and appreciation of our employees
  • Opportunities for training and development
  • Employee appreciation activities

Your role – Duties + Responsibilities

  • Design proprietary mechanical system installations for HYDRORAKE™ and HYDROBRUSH™ water cleaning and STOPLOG LIFTER™ water control systems to customer specifications
  • Prepare detailed mechanical drawings to established drafting standards
  • Specify system components or direct product modification to conform to performance requirements
  • Liaise with the Project Coordinator and production staff to solve technical issues related to equipment design, fabrication and installation
  • Collaborate with the project team from concept through completion to the highest standards
  • Liaise with sales staff to clarify and meet project specifications
  • Contribute to the team effort to ensure cost, budget and schedule controls

Qualifications – What makes you the right fit?

You are an innovative self-starter—a proven creative problem-solver, able to handle competing priorities with strong time management skills and a methodical work process. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail and can work independently as well as easily in a team environment.

  • Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Design
  • Minimum two years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Recognized design experience in hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems
  • Solid understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing processes
  • Proven AutoCAD and Inventor software experience
  • Familiarity with relevant Ontario standards, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and ASTM

Work hours and Benefits: Apart from working with a great team, your job at Atlas Polar Company Ltd. provides full benefits and a matched-pension plan. This posting is a full-time position.

Atlas Polar Company Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please email your resume to mfg@atlaspolar.com using MECHANICAL ENGINEER in the subject line. No telephone calls, please.

*Only candidates under consideration and legally able to work in Canada will be contacted.

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