HVAC Design Engineer; Entry Level Job Mississauga area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

Position: HVAC Design Engineer (Entry Level)

Job Description

The Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utilities for buildings. Typical tasks and deliverables include load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, design reports, code evaluations, plans, schedules, installation details, equipment and system selection and specification, and coordination with manufacturers and trade partners. Tasks will also include utilizing software for building information modeling, computer-aided drafting and engineering calculations. Project work will be under the direction of a more experienced engineer and may include all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.

Responsibilities

Interfaces with clients and external partners

Design mechanical systems (airside, chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, steam, natural gas, compressed air, etc.) of basic complexity in conformance with code requirements and in coordination with other design disciplines

Preparation of design and construction deliverables

Performs envelope and load calculations, pressure drop calculations, and other engineering calculations of basic complexity as required to confirm project requirements are met

Conducts basic field investigations to integrate the design with existing systems and structures.

Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design

Self-checks one’s own work

Attends professional development activities

Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products, Bluebeam Revu, and available BIM software

May work on one or more projects simultaneously as directed by a supervisor

Qualifications

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (with a mechanical focus)

0 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a design firm setting

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD

Fundamentals of Engineering exam registration or completion

LEED, WELL or other sustainable design accreditation or pursuit or, experience with sustainable design

Fundamental experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility and piping systems designs

Fundamental experience conducting field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting

Proficient with fundamental internal cross-discipline project team coordination