Mechanical Designer, Buildings

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Designer to work on innovative building projects. The role involves HVAC systems design, developing drawing packages, and collaborating with senior staff. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree and at least 3 years of experience using AutoCAD and Revit. Competitive salary range is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawing packages with senior staff.
• Design HVAC and building automation systems.
• Perform engineering calculations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma

Minimum 3 years of related experience

Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software

Understanding of Plumbing, Fire Protection and HVAC layouts

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team collaboration

LEED accreditation

Passive House Certification

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to bring your mechanical design skills to life on innovative building projects? WSP is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Intermediate Mechanical Designer to join our dynamic Mechanical Buildings team in Vancouver.

What you can expect to do here

• Work with senior staff in the development of drawing packages
• Design HVAC and Building Automation systems, plumbing and fire-protection systems
• Analysis of the building's heating, ventilation, and cooling loads
• Perform engineering calculations
• Some field work during initial site investigation and follow-up with contractor installation

What you'll bring to WSP

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Proven working knowledge with AutoCAD and Revit software
• Demonstrated understanding of Plumbing, Fire Protection and HVAC layouts
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required
• Must have proven record of working collaboratively in a team environment
• LEED accreditation and Passive House Certification is an asset

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $80,800 to $111,100

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.

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.

About 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.