Mechanical Designer II

Introba Canada LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Disability

Life insurance

Education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Job summary

Introba Canada LLP in Vancouver invites applications for a Mechanical Designer to join our collaborative team. You will support design projects in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, using AutoCAD and Revit MEP, and assist senior staff in client meetings and deliverables.

We seek a candidate with a minimum of 3 years AutoCAD experience and a background in building systems. Energy modeling knowledge is a plus, and professional engineering assets such as EIT are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years AutoCAD experience with HVAC, plumbing and fire protection design for buildings.
• Ability to read architectural, structural and electrical drawings with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of plumbing, NFPA, BC Plumbing Code and related standards; energy modeling is an asset.
• Revit MEP experience is preferred.
• EIT certification or related engineering degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Draft and design HVAC, plumbing and fire protection layouts in AutoCAD/Revit MEP.
• Assist Senior Designers and Project Managers in client meetings and coordination.
• Maintain design files and check against project standards.
• Prepare preliminary equipment lists and selections with senior staff guidance.
• Review shop drawings and support junior staff training.
• Support site surveys and reporting as directed.

Skills

AutoCAD

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

Reading drawings

Energy modeling

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree (asset)

EIT (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

WHERE PASSION + PURPOSE ALIGN We are the curious. Problem solvers. Driven to unlock the potential in every system. Across five countries are 1,100 engineers, designers, and consultants collaborating to elevate the human experience, create more resilient communities, and protect the health of the planet. We transform the built environment by creating dynamic solutions — living systems — that are smart, resilient, and connected. At Introba, this is why we show up every day. To use our curiosity for good. To inspire change. To empower changemakers Introba provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.

Job Summary

Our Vancouver team is looking for an agile, collaborative, creative Mechanical Designer to join and compliment our team. The Mechanical Designer will be eager to demonstrate their technical design expertise and will thrive in an environment which challenges and inspires. You will want to find balance between learning and developing new skills and being given responsibility to drive design projects in partnership with your peers. You will assist Senior Designers & Project Leads in client relationship development, attending progress meetings and building relationships with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

As a Mechanical Designer, your tasks will vary but will typically consist of the following:

• Revit and/or AutoCAD drafting and design operations.
• Provide technical assistance to the Senior Designers/Project Managers/Team Leaders as follows:
• Maintain Design files.
• Set up heating and cooling load calculation file (i.e. Carrier HAP) - inputs to be checked by senior staff.
• HVAC, Fire Protection and Plumbing layout and drafting with minimal supervision.
• Ensure Introba design checklist is being followed.
• Ensure Introba AutoCAD and/or Revit Standards are being followed.
• Maintain AutoCAD and/or Revit files.
• Prepare preliminary motor list with assistance provided by senior staff.
• Prepare equipment selections using Introba selection procedures with assistance provided by senior staff.
• Review and process shop drawings with senior staff.
• Assist in training junior staff and reviewing their work.
• Write various reports as directed by senior staff and attend site surveys with senior staff.

To be successful in this role, it is expected that you are able to demonstrate a combination of the following qualifications & skills:

• Minimum 3 years AutoCAD experience (this could be a combination of academic & professional experience), coupled with 2 years design experience in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for different types of buildings.
• Ability to read Architectural, Structural, Electrical drawings with minimal supervision provided by senior staff.
• Ability to apply prescriptive requirements of plumbing building and sprinkler codes (i.e. NFPA, BCBC, BC Plumbing Code, etc.) with minimal supervision provided by senior staff.
• Revit MEP experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of energy modeling and calculations is an asset.
• EIT classification is an asset.
• University degree or College diploma in Mechanical Engineering specialization is an asset.

Additional Information

Introba is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $70,000 - $85,000 annually for this position and local market.

We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.

Introba is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. #LI-DNP

Introba offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include patient*, disability* and life insurance coverage*, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

• medical*
• disability*
• life insurance coverage*
• continuing education benefits
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

*Benefits will vary by country location and may only be available in US or Canada.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all.

Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara.

Sidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence.

Sidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide.

The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.