Intermediate to Senior Mechanical Engineer / Designer - Project

Intermediate to Senior Mechanical Engineer / Designer - Project Manager

Leading Consulting Engineering Firm Seeking An Experienced Mechanical Engineer / Designer. Toronto. $85 - $125K+

Your new company

Our Client is a leading Consulting Engineering firm, with multiple locations across Canada, and over 25 years of operation in Canada. They specialize in full scale Mechanical Engineering Solutions for HVAC, Plumbing and draining, Fire Protection, and Sustainable Design Alternatives relevant to Residential and Mixed-Use High-Rise, Commercial, and Institutional Building Construction projects. They are currently seeking a talented engineer / project manager to join their growing Toronto office.

Your new role

As a Mechanical Engineer / Designer - Project Manager, your role will include the following:

Able to work independently on specified scopes with minimal supervision required.

Increased leadership responsibilities, providing coaching and delegating some design tasks to various individuals depending upon the individual’s aptitude.

Mentor and supervise Mechanical Designers and review their work prior to submitting to Senior Mechanical Designer, Senior Mechanical Engineers or Project Manager.

Placing and sizing of distribution systems and equipment following industry standards, as well as company standards and guidelines

Perform load calculations using company provided software.

Selection of mechanical equipment working directly with suppliers and manufacturer’s representatives.

Preparation of schematic design, design development and construction documents in either AutoCAD or REVIT and adhere to company Design Standards and Guidelines.

Review your own work for errors and omissions prior to having supervisors review the work. Use the project review checklist and clash detection software to assist in your review for all projects.

Assist with the preparation of drawing and book specifications.

Coordination of mechanical systems and design with other disciplines.

Identify and address the need for additional services and fees to project managers in a timely fashion.

Assist with Contract Administration including shop drawing review, RFI responses and on-site review.

May attend design and construction meetings with the client, other consultants and the contractors.

Maintain project schedules and project budgets to track work progress and manpower resource utilization with assistance from the Project Manager.

Strive to accomplish company goals of high-quality workmanship and project timelines through the continual improvement of workflows and design standards.

What you'll need to succeed

Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Accreditation as a P. Eng. or C.E.T / C.Tech would be considered an asset

A minimum of 5 years of relevant, local industry experience

Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including plumbing, HVAC, heating, cooling, air handlers, and fire protection.

Ability to interpret construction drawings.

Strong knowledge of current codes and standards such as the local plumbing and local building codes.

Strong understanding of design and documentation standards.

Understanding of the principals behind building heating and cooling load calculations.

Understanding of software programs (Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, etc.).

What you'll get in return

A very competitive compensation package is on offer, as well as the opportunity to join a team-oriented organization with long-term career growth potential, relaxed work environment, and access to a variety of exciting and challenging projects. You will also have access to a strong bonus structure, a hybrid work environment, and an excellent benefits package.

What you need to do now

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