Mechanical Designer

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Vancouver seeks a Mechanical Designer to join its Mechanical Buildings group. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for various building projects. A degree in Engineering or Applied Science with relevant experience is required. You will provide technical support and collaborate with project managers, ensuring high-quality project delivery. This role offers competitive compensation within the salary range of $61,600 to $84,700.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative culture

Health and Safety focus

Qualifications

• A recognized degree in Engineering or Applied Science with a valid P. Eng. license or eligibility to register with EGBC.
• Previous experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system design.
• 1+ years of experience in Building Mechanical Systems design.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, calculations, and technical support for HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Assist project managers and senior engineers with site investigations.
• Work with other professionals to deliver successful projects.

Skills

Design

HVAC

Plumbing

Fire protection systems

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Applied Science

P. Eng. license or eligibility to register with EGBC

College diploma with ASTTBC registration eligibility

Tools

REVIT

Building load calculation software

Job description

Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a motivated individual for Mechanical Designer to join our Mechanical Buildings group, located at our Vancouver office. Responsible for building system designs including fire protection, plumbing, medical gas, and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), controls and other specialty building systems.

Why choose WSP?

• 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. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, calculations, and technical support for the layout and specification of HVAC and plumbing systems for building projects using sensible engineering judgement.
• Assist project managers and senior engineers with site investigations, design calculations, the preparation of drawings and specification to tender projects and on-site construction review.
• Primarily in an office environment, with some field work during initial site investigation and follow‑up with contractor installation. The position includes dealing with owners for design needs, architects during design and contractors during construction.
• Work with other professionals, within and outside the office, to deliver successful projects with exceptional quality, budget and schedule results.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications

• A recognized degree in Engineering or Applied Science with a valid P. Eng. license or eligibility to register with EGBC; or a college diploma and registered or eligible to register with ASTTBC.
• Previous experience in the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for commercial, healthcare, industrial and/or education projects.
• 1+ year(s) of relevant experience in the design of Building Mechanical Systems.
• Ability to work on several projects at a time with multiple design teams.
• Excellent technical, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of REVIT and building load calculation software is a definite advantage.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $61,600 to $84,700

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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

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.

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