Senior Mechanical Designer

Senior Mechanical Designer

$80,000–$100,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time | Burnaby, British Columbia

• Mentor junior staff providing technical guidance and coordinating activities of those assigned to projects
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations
• HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems design
• Coordinate mechanical requirements with other disciplines involved in the project design team
• Coordinate service requirements/connections with utility and/or municipal agencies
• Review/supervise drafting, prepare/review markups
• Attend project progress meetings and provide updates to the assigned Project Manager
• Prepare tender documentation including specifications
• Perform field reviews, site surveys and final inspections
• Carry out contract administration including shop drawings reviews
• Assist/ participate in the development of training material, design workshops, presentations, and other educational resources for junior staff.
• Assist in the constant improvement of internal processes related to Design only, and Design & Build projects
• Keep current on new developments in relevant codes and innovative design
• Assist with fee proposal preparation
• Maintain client relations and develop business opportunities with new clients
• Collaborate with the Construction Division during Design & Build process

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years design experience in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems
• 3+ years AutoCAD experience
• LEED® Accredited Professional designation or Green Building Certification is an asset
• Knowledge of the BC Building Code, Vancouver By-Laws, ASHRAE, CSA, CCDC, ASPE, NFPA and other applicable codes and standards
• Professional Engineer (PEng) or Applied Science Technologist (AScT) preferred

• Ability to prepare working drawings using AutoCAD (Revit an asset)
• Ability to read Architectural, Structural, Electrical drawings with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply prescriptive requirements of plumbing, building and fire protection codes
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in supervising/mentoring others
• Ability to work with clients, contractors, consulting engineers and suppliers in a professional manner
• Competitive salary based on prior experience
• Employer covered Health and benefits
• Training and professional development support
• Up to five days paid sick leave per year