Building Mechanical Technologist

Associated Engineering Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salary

Pension program matching

Health/dental/vision coverage

Fitness allowance

Employee and family assistance

Mental health supports

Generous paid vacation

Paid office closure in December

Industry leading paid sick time

Parental leave top up

Professional development support

Mentoring programs

PD hours and capacity building

Engineer In Training programs

Social events

Lunch-and-learns

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Associated Engineering seeks an experienced Buildings Mechanical Technologist for our Calgary office. You will work with architects and engineers to create 2D/3D drawings of HVAC and plumbing systems, develop detailed designs, and perform calculations on a range of municipal, institutional, and private projects.

Join a collaborative, hybrid team that supports professional development with mentoring, PD hours, and industry training.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Design/Drafting Technology from an accredited technical institution.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and knowledge of MEP software.
• Experience in CAD drafting and design of Building Mechanical Services (HVAC and plumbing).
• Design experience on commercial and/or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of Alberta Building Codes, National Plumbing Code, ASHRAE and NFPA Standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; team player with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering drawings of building mechanical systems in collaboration with architects and engineers.
• Develop detailed designs and perform detailed design calculations.
• Join a dynamic buildings engineering team on government, institution, industrial, and private sector projects.
• Create 2D and 3D Concept Illustrations and 3D Layout Designs.
• Draft 2D layouts and sections and review drawing packages.
• Provide input on design details and coordinate with multidiscipline designers.
• Maintain project documentation frameworks and support design development.
• Take on CAD Design Lead responsibilities on projects as required.

Education

Diploma in Design/Drafting Technology

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revizto

SketchUp

MEP software

Job description

The opportunity:

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Buildings Mechanical Technologist to join our team in our Calgary office. In this role you will be responsible for a range of projects ranging from water treatment plants to NetZero municipal buildings.

What we offer:

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
• Market competitive salary, with annual reviews
• Matching company pension program, increasing over time
• Comprehensive benefits including:
  • Health/dental/vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance
  • Employee and family assistance programs
  • Mental health supports
• Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid office closure over December holiday break
  • Industry leading paid sick time
  • Parental leave top up program
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
  • Active Young Professional group
  • Formal mentoring programs
  • Paid professional development hours
  • Capacity building seminars
  • Engineer In Training programs
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
  • Company-wide social events
  • Regular lunch-and-learns
  • Community volunteer opportunities

What you’ll be doing:

• We will challenge you with unique designs, the opportunity to engage with multi discipline teams, and finding new ways to help ensure our processes adapt to our evolving business.
• Work with architects, engineers, and other design technologists to produce engineering drawings of building mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• You will have the opportunity to develop detailed designs and perform detailed design calculations.
• The successful candidate will join a dynamic buildings engineering team active on government, institution, industrial, and private sector projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers in creating 2D and 3D Concept Illustrations.
• Create 3D Layout Designs.
• Drafting 2D Layouts and Sections.
• Reviewing Drawing Packages.
• Providing support on design development.
• Coordinating and communicating with multidiscipline designers.
• Develop and maintain project documentation frameworks.
• Provide input on design details.
• Take on CAD Design Lead on projects as required.

Does this sound like you?

• Diploma in Design/Drafting Technology from an accredited technical institution.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and knowledge of MEP software.
• Experience in computer-aided drafting, modelling, and design of Building Mechanical Services consisting of HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Design experience on commercial and/or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of Alberta Building Codes, National Plumbing Code, ASHRAE Standards, and NFPA Standards.
• Field and construction site review experience is considered an asset.
• LEED certification is considered an asset.
• Basic understanding or willingness to learn: Revit, Navisworks, Revizto and Sketchup.
• Excellent communication and organization skills. Committed team player and the ability to work independently.
• Driven to deliver high quality designs and self-motivated.
• BIM knowledge will be an added advantage.

About Us:

At Associated Engineering, we're passionate about not only the work we do but the communities we live and work in. Which is why sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a carbon neutral company since 2009, we help shape resilient and sustainable communities across Canada.

As a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008, we take pride in nurturing a workplace where people thrive. We are an employer of choice providing our people with a supportive, collaborative, engaging and dynamic place to build a career, while bringing inspiration and innovation to our work.

Our company culture is shaped by:

• Growth and development of our employees – chart your career course, whatever stage you are at!
• A broad variety of meaningful work that supports local communities – we are a medium-sized company working on significant projects, helping to shape communities!
• We care, we commit, we create – our promise to both clients and each other!

Want more information?

• Check out what a day at Associated Engineering looks like viaLinkedIn
• Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.