Mechanical Designer

Smith + Andersen; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and half day Fridays

Group Retirement Savings Plan (ESOP)

Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP

Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)

Transit Subsidy Program

Diverse social events

Great Place to Work-Certified

Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

Canada’s Best Workplaces for PROFESS

Job summary

Smith + Andersen's Calgary office is actively seeking a Mechanical Designer. You will produce drawings and calculations for mechanical building services, design systems per codes, coordinate layouts with structural, architectural and electrical teams, and develop detailed schedules for equipment and systems using Revit.

You’ll join a collaborative, growth-oriented team offering flexible hours, retirement and ESOP programs, PTO, transit subsidies, and opportunities to work on landmark Canadian

Qualifications

• Two or more years of direct industry experience in mechanical building services.
• Knowledge and experience with Autodesk Revit required, with exposure to mechanical layouts and systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD MEP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings and calculations to deliver a project.
• Design building systems in accordance with municipal or provincial codes and standards.
• Check layouts for continuity and develop mechanical systems layouts with other disciplines.
• Create project-specific details and building sections to assist coordination.
• Size ductwork, gas, HVAC, piping, plumbing and drainage; produce equipment schedules.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in mechanical building services/engineering or technologist program

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD MEP

Job description

Smith + Andersen is a trusted, Canadian engineering firm, recognized for its multi-disciplinary expertise. With more than seven hundred employees across eleven offices in five provinces, the firm delivers comprehensive solutions nationwide.

At Smith + Andersen, our employees contribute to some of the most innovative and sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post-secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. In addition, we are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the highly collaborative culture we’ve built and for empowering employees to do great work!

This Opportunity

The Calgary office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer. You’re a trained engineer or technologist with a passion for mechanical building services design. You never shy away from a load calculation, and have the skills to produce drawings in Autodesk Revit. You enjoy taking on new challenges, but you’re most excited when you can buckle down and efficiently get work done. You’re not afraid to speak up and ask tough questions, and you pride yourself on your friendly yet direct communication skills. That’s why, whether you’re solving problems on your own or as part of a team, you excel. You don’t like being micro-managed, and are looking for an opportunity to work directly with senior leadership – to step up, learn more, and go further in your career.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit Subsidy Program
• Wide variety of community and social events
• Great Place to Work-Certified™
• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
• Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Professional Services

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare drawings and calculations necessary to deliver a project.
• Design building systems in accordance with the requirements of municipal or provincial building code and other applicable standards.
• Check layouts and services for continuity; developing various mechanical systems layouts in coordination with the structural, architectural, and electrical components of a building.
• Develop layouts and design of mechanical building systems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection systems, plumbing and draining systems, and specialized plumbing systems (natural gas, fuel oil, medical gas, etc.) Coordinate with other disciples as required.
• Create project specific details to clarify project scope and create building sections to assist with interference coordination between building systems.
• Prepare calculations to size ductwork, gas, HVAC, piping, plumbing and drainage. Incorporate calculations into technical drawings.
• Prepare calculations to size equipment and prepare equipment schedules that are project specific. Coordinate with necessary project consultants to review equipment.
• Liaise with all project consultants; coordinate design requirements with all disciplines and supervise drawings between other disciplines; check layouts of mechanical services for interferences with other components of the building such as structure, ceilings, etc.
• Design mechanical building systems directly in Revit; adhering to company BIM standards.
• Work with clash/coordination reports, assisting with model audits and overall health of the model.
• Liaise with suppliers and/or manufacturers for design support, equipment and component selection.
• Assist in construction administration by reviewing equipment shop drawings and conducting site visits, site reviews and preparing change notices, site instructions, etc.
• Any other tasks assigned by Principals or Project Managers required to assist in the completion.

Who You Are:

• Two or more years of direct industry experience in the field of mechanical building services.
• Diploma/Degree from a mechanical building services/engineering or technologist program.
• Knowledge and experience working with Autodesk Revit is required, with exposure to mechanical layouts and systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD MEP.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office suites, specifically Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge with various mechanical systems such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing systems, etc.
• Familiar with structural, architectural, and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences.
• Familiar with municipal and provincial codes and authorities.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment driven by project deadlines.
• Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.
• Able to work independently, as well as contribute to the team.

Accommodations

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Diversity

Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.

About Smith + Andersen

Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian consulting engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as trusted mechanical and electrical consultants, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design.

Thanks to our client-focused approach, we are able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the most exciting projects across Canada. From fully-integrated hospitals and welcoming schools, to healthy workplaces and secure transit stations, we have established lasting relationships with public and private sector clients across the country.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.

Smith + Andersen does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.