Intermediate Mechanical Engineer - Revit

ZipRecruiter; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Calgary-based innovative startup is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical/BIM Engineer to drive mechanical design using BIM technologies. The role involves collaboration with senior leadership, project managers, and engineers to deliver sustainable building solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, leadership skills, and a passion for energy-efficient design, contributing to the company's mission of decarbonization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

RRSP matching

Wellness spending account

Comprehensive benefits plan

Profit-sharing program

Minimum of four weeks of vacation

Possibility of remote work

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of HVAC design experience using BIM.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or E.I.T. with APEGA.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with project managers to prepare detailed drawings.
• Conducting detailed engineering analysis and load calculations.
• Consulting with clients to provide low/no carbon design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Job Description

TSI – Intermediate Mechanical / BIM Engineer

Primary Location: Calgary, AB

At ThermaStor Solutions, our vision is to revolutionize the built environment through advanced heating and cooling technologies to achieve unprecedented levels of decarbonization. We strive to innovate, challenging the status quo to deliver tangible value for our clients. Our commitment is to create solutions that not only contribute to a greener planet, but also ensure a profitable return on investment, creating a win-win scenario for all. Together, we are building a sustainable, profitable, and carbon-neutral future.

Joining our innovative startup offers several unique advantages, including:

• Greater Impact and Responsibility: As part of our senior leadership team, your contributions will significantly impact the company's growth and success. Your work will be highly visible and directly influence the company's direction.
• Flexibility and Agility: You will experience a dynamic work environment, with fewer rigid structures and processes than in larger organizations, giving you the ability to implement new ideas more freely.
• Innovative Culture: You will collaborate with passionate, driven individuals eager to push boundaries, which we hope you find inspiring and motivating.
• Learning Opportunities: With fewer management layers and a wider range of tasks, you'll have the chance to gain new skills and diverse experiences, contributing to your professional development and career growth.

Position Overview:

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will perform mechanical design utilizing BIM. Working closely with the Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Engineering, you will drive the use of digital tools that support design processes across the company and provide mechanical design and engineering for projects of various sizes and complexity in commercial and industrial buildings. You will also have the opportunity to participate in external business development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with project managers and engineers to prepare detailed drawings and drawing sets, primarily in Revit.
• Collaborating on the development of BIM execution plans.
• Conducting detailed engineering analysis, load calculations, equipment selection, and energy model calibration.
• Working with energy modelers to analyze system design alternatives and select the most suitable design for project needs.
• Consulting with clients to provide low/no carbon design solutions, analyzing design proposals and specifications for cost-effective solutions.
• Providing internal and external guidance to ensure technically sound designs and successful project completion.
• Professionally sealing documents.
• Collaborating with the energy modeling team to produce graphical representations of complex simulation data for client-facing deliverables.
• If interested, drafting technical papers and presenting insights to Canadian policymakers and senior executives, interpreting and communicating design data.
• Making an impact on the energy transition—one of the largest challenges of our .

Qualifications:

You are a driven individual with:

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a desire to collaborate and problem-solve in a team environment.
• A self-starter mentality and the willingness to take ownership of complex engineering problems.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for improving the design and performance of buildings.
• A university degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or E.I.T. with APEGA or another Canadian province/territory.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including the Building Code, ASHRAE, and NFPA.
• At least 5 years of HVAC design experience using BIM (Revit.
• Experience leading project teams on low/no carbon engineering projects, with expertise in zero-carbon building HVAC design (including geothermal or solar PV/PVT) considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency in Revit and its application in HVAC systems design, including a strong knowledge of creating libraries, templates, and families.
• Experience with Rhino, and generating Open Studio models from Revit are considered assets.

Total Rewards:

At ThermaStor Solutions, we place great value on our people and are committed to being industry leaders in employee benefits and compensation. Our Total Rewards package reflects our forward-thinking approach and includes:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• RRSP matching
• A wellness spending account
• A comprehensive benefits plan

In addition, all employees participate in our profit-sharing program, aligned with company performance. We also offer flex days, a minimum of four weeks of vacation, and the possibility of remote work to support work-life balance. We prioritize equitable compensation and regularly benchmark salaries against industry standards to ensure you are recognized and rewarded for your contributions.