Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings

Cima2; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CIMA+ is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer for its Grande Prairie Buildings team. The role focuses on designing and delivering mechanical systems for a range of building projects across Northern Alberta, with emphasis on healthcare and mission-critical facilities.

You will join a collaborative group and participate in site visits, design work, and project coordination. The position offers a hybrid work model with a Grande Prairie office, allowing flexible hours and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in mechanical building systems design, ideally healthcare or mission-critical facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit (MEP) and AutoCAD; experience with load-calculation and energy-modelling software is an asset.
• Eligible for membership with APEGA - P.Eng. or P.L.Eng.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and building automation.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations to support construction and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, electrical and structural teams to resolve conflicts early.
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists and contribute to the growth of the Grande Prairie Buildings practice.
• Engage with clients to understand project needs and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

HVAC design

Energy modelling

Load calculations

Project coordination

Client engagement

Tools

Revit (MEP)

AutoCAD

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

Job description

CIMA+'s Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings. We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings team in Grande Prairie. In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of mechanical systems for a wide variety of building projects across Northern Alberta - with a particular emphasis on healthcare and mission-critical facilities, where system reliability, code compliance, and occupant safety are paramount.

Our regional portfolio includes acute care hospitals, continuing care and community health centres, correctional facilities, and other essential public infrastructure. You will work closely with engineers, technologists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while supporting the continued growth of CIMA+'s local presence in the region.

This role offers a balance of technical design, project coordination, and hands-on field engagement - including site visits, commissioning, and construction support for projects throughout Northern Alberta. You will take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, working from home and in our Grande Prairie, AB office.

Primary Responsibilities:

Core building mechanical systems

• Design and develop mechanical systems for buildings, including HVAC, hydronic heating and cooling, plumbing and domestic water, steam and humidification, fire protection, and building automation and controls (DDC)
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, energy modelling, and equipment selection using industry-standard software (e.g., Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP)
• Prepare mechanical designs, drawings, models, and specifications using Revit (MEP) and AutoCAD
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, electrical, and structural disciplines, identifying and resolving spatial and system conflicts early

Healthcare and mission-critical systems

• Design healthcare HVAC systems in accordance with CSA Z317.2 and ASHRAE 170, including pressure relationships, air change rates, filtration, and airborne isolation / protective environment rooms
• Design medical gas and vacuum systems to CSA Z7396.1
• Design healthcare plumbing and specialized water systems to CSA Z317.1, with attention to water safety and Legionella mitigation
• Support sterile processing and medical device reprocessing (MDR) infrastructure, including clean steam, humidification, and associated mechanical services

Emergency power support systems (mechanical)

• Design mechanical systems supporting emergency and standby generators, including diesel fuel storage, bulk and day tanks, fuel oil piping and fuel transfer and polishing systems
• Design natural gas supply and piping to generators and other equipment, and evaluate fuel source options (natural gas vs. diesel) on reliability, code, environmental, and operational trade‑offs
• Design generator room ventilation, combustion air, exhaust and silencer systems, and heat rejection to maintain reliable operation of essential electrical systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, including CSA B139, CSA B149.1, and provincial fuel storage, containment, and environmental requirements

Project delivery, clients, and team

• Conduct site visits and field investigations to review existing conditions and support construction and commissioning activities
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with clients, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and project teams
• Support proposal preparation, fee development, and project planning activities
• Mentor junior engineers and technologists and contribute to the development of the local engineering team
• Directly engage with clients to understand project needs and maintain strong business relationships
• Contribute to the continued growth of the Grande Prairie Buildings practice

Eligible for membership with APEGA - P.Eng. or P.L.Eng.

Minimum 6 years' experience in mechanical building systems design, ideally including healthcare or other mission-critical / essential facilities

Proficiency with Revit (MEP) and AutoCAD; experience with load-calculation and energy-modelling software (e.g., Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP) is an asset

Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards - National Building Code (Alberta Edi