Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS Professional Services seeks a Mechanical Engineer to independently manage HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection and BAS upgrade projects. The role includes client liaison, design development and construction administration.

The successful candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, a PEng license in Ontario, and strong communication and teamwork skills. Occasional travel across Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or college diploma with 7+ years' consulting experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (PEO) able to stamp drawings.
• Strong background in HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection and BAS upgrades.
• Knowledge of Building Codes, ASHRAE, ASME, CSA and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients and team on mechanical system upgrade projects.
• Develop designs, feasibility studies and construction contract administration.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement mechanical upgrades.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to complete project assignments.
• Support project managers and architects from start to finish.

Skills

Communication

Client liaison

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

College Diploma (Mechanical)

Tools

MS Office

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

SUMMARY

BGIS Professional Services is look for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The Mechanical Engineer will be a member of the Professional Services team and be able to work independently on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, drainage, fire protection and Building Automation System (BAS) upgrade projects. The potential candidate must have good communication, client liaison skills and a strong technical background in order to start and complete projects independently. Projects include tenant fit-up, commercial building mechanical retrofit system upgrades, and data centre HVAC retrofit projects.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide client communication and coordination, design development, and construction contract administration for mechanical systems upgrade projects mentioned above.
• Provide feasibility and assessment studies related to existing HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection and building automation systems related to above.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, facility management professionals and technicians in order to develop short and long-term recommendations, design and construction implementation related to mechanical upgrade projects for existing facilities.
• The Mechanical Engineer must be able to work independently with minimal supervision in order to complete project assignments.
• Support Project Delivery Services Project Managers and Workplace Solutions Architects from project initiation to completion.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or College Diploma with minimum 7 years of consulting industry experience providing mechanical design and engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer able to stamp mechanical drawings in the province of Ontario.
• Strong technical background in engineering and construction of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), building controls, plumbing and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards – such as Provincial and National Building Codes, ASHRAE, ASME, API, ANSI, CSA, etc.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and able to coordinate with Architectural, Electrical and Structural.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other employees.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A team player.
• Able to travel throughout Canada.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in other Provinces would be considered a bonus.

Other

• Must have a valid Class G license and vehicle in order to travel throughout Ontario for projects.
• Willing to travel to other provinces for projects.