Mechanical Design Technician - Buildings

WSP Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Ottawa seeks an experienced Technician to design plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems for diverse projects. You will collaborate with senior engineers and manage client communications while ensuring high-quality deliverables. Applicants should have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong skills in AutoCAD and Revit, and be familiar with applicable codes. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence, while enjoying a flexible work culture and great benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design of plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC systems.
• Familiar with Ontario Building Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, and CSA.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and technical support for HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Conduct engineering studies and prepare reports.
• Prepare CAD and Revit MEP drawings for projects.

Skills

Design fire protection systems

Plumbing design

HVAC systems knowledge

AutoCAD MEP

Revit MEP

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Certified Technician (CTech)

Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) preferred

Tools

HAP software

Job description

The Opportunity

Ready to make an impact? Join the WSP Buildings team, working three days a week from our Queensview office. You'll collaborate with senior engineers on exciting projects across commercial, residential, institutional, and retail sectors—applying your skills in plumbing, drainage, HVAC, and fire protection design.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story – we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday – we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here

• Provide design, calculations, and technical support for the layout of fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and controls systems in retrofit or new projects
• Complete engineering studies and assessments with accompanying reports
• Preparation and execution of markups into working CAD or Revit MEP drawings
• Compile and prepare specifications relevant to each project
• Manage communications with clients and other consultants
• Manage deadlines, lead coordination efforts with other disciplines or consultants, and oversee quality of deliverables
• Review shop drawings and reply to requests for information submitted by contractors during construction phase
• Prepare change notices, change orders and payment certificates as part of contract administration during construction
• Conduct site surveys during investigative/design phases and complete routine site reviews during construction as part of the obligation to complete general reviews per OBC and to assure adherence to contract documents

What you'll bring to WSP

• Certified Technician (CTech) at a minimum, certified engineering technologist preferred (C.E.T.)
• 5+ years of experience in the design of fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and controls systems
• Well versed and familiar with applicable codes and standards including, but not limited to, the Ontario Building Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, CSA
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and Excel
• Good working knowledge of heating and cooling load analysis software such as HAP
• Self-motivated with strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• A "can do" attitude, able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads and expedited timelines
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability clearance is necessary for this role

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.