Senior Mechanical Designer

Playing an important part in the design team, the Senior Mechanical Designer is a team player with the ability to receive and execute instructions from the Senior Engineer or Project Manager with limited supervision. The Senior Mechanical Designer will have a good understanding of mechanical systems which include HVAC, plumbing & fire protection systems, will prepare drawings of existing building systems, prepare drawings for renovations and new construction projects of varying complexity based on verbal instructions, sketches and/or formal documents.

The position also requires preparing plans, section details and other drawings for construction, performing inspections of existing facilities to determine and verify existing system details, and utilizing design equipment and technology. The Senior Mechanical Designer will also provide guidance and delegate to the intermediate & junior staff.
Experience in complex environments such as Laboratories and Health care facilities is required.

** Please note successful candidates are able to work out of our Hamilton, Kitchener, Toronto, or Ottawa locations.
EDUCATION / LICENSING / CERTIFICATION    Mechanical Designer
- Diploma
- Technologist, Mechanical / Building Science / Building Systems
Mechanical Engineer
- Bachelor's Degree
- Mechanical Engineering
Project Portfolio to demonstrate Revit experience and capabilities
Driver's License
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE    8 - 10 years of experience in the preparation, drafting, and design of engineering drawings using appropriate standards for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and medical gases
Proficient with Revit MEP, Navisworks and MS Office
Highly motivated individual who works independently
An enthusiastic team player who loves challenges, thrives on hard work, and looks forward to sharing in the rewards of corporate and personal success with a team environment
Possession of a solid understanding of construction protocols and processes and a proven ability to interpret contract documents (drawings and specifications)
Ability to use HAP software load calculation and/or E-Quest for modeling
Ability to perform complete and detailed site take-off and direct junior staff
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments
Willingness to continue education in industry related programs
Ability to handle stressful situations in an amicable manner
Attention to detail and accuracy are required
Understanding of sustainable design as it relates to mechanical systems
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS    Work with and support other senior, intermediate and junior members
Work directly with and support Senior Engineers along with overseeing and directing junior members of team.
Prepare contract drawings, schedules, details and sketches from conceptual design, through to tender and construction
Ability to write/edit specifications
Ensure Design Standards, Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures are followed during drawing planning and production
Work to and meet project timelines
Drafting in BIM REVIT MEP and using Navisworks for coordination
Ability to generate mark-ups for intermediate and junior staff on HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, Fire protection and specialty Gases
Ability to perform Load calculation using HAP
Ability to perform system selection, with direction from Senior Engineer such as - diffusers, variable air volumes boxes, terminal heating equipment, air valves, heat pumps, fans…. etc
Ability to layout and coordinate complete systems and mechanical rooms from schematic drawings with minimum supervision from Senior Engineer
Comprehensive working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, and industry standards
Ability to apply prescriptive requirements of mechanical building services engineering codes with minimal supervision provided by senior staff
Strong experience in planning and managing projects, preparation of materials, cost/timing estimates, reporting and producing high level schematics.
Experience in HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Speciality gases with Laboratories, healthcare, and other project typologies at a variety of scales
Co-ordinate project requirements with all team members
Support Construction Administration personnel including field reviews and co-ordination, review and issuance of changes, Clarifications and RFI's
Co-ordinate project information and work with all internal and/or external disciplines,…