Mechanical Engineer (Buildings Projects)

WSP; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Hamilton is seeking a Professional Engineer to join their Buildings team. The role involves designing plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems, completing engineering assessments, and managing project deliverables. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience and are familiar with relevant codes and standards. This position offers flexible work options and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness platform

Great savings programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the design of plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems.
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards including Ontario Building Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, CSA.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads and expedited timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide design, calculations, and technical support for plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Complete engineering studies and assessments.
• Convert markups into CAD or Revit MEP drawings.
• Manage communications with clients and other consultants.
• Prepare change orders and payment certificates during construction.

Skills

Design and technical support for plumbing systems

Engineering studies and assessments

Working knowledge of AutoCAD MEP

Knowledge of Ontario Building Code

Education

Professional Engineer licensed in Ontario

Tools

Revit MEP

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to join the WSP Buildings team located 3 days per week in our Hamilton office. You will collaborate with Senior Engineers in the application of plumbing, drainage, HVAC, and fire protection design knowledge for a wide range of projects spanning the commercial, residential, institutional, and retail sectors. This is a diverse, challenging position which will also provide you the opportunity to attend project sites.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• 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 and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Provide design, calculations, and technical support for the layout of plumbing, HVAC and fire protection systems in retrofit or new projects
• Complete engineering studies and assessments with accompanying reports
• Convert markups into working CAD or Revit MEP drawings
• Compile and prepare specifications relevant to each project
• Manage communications with clients and other consultants
• Manage deadlines, lead coordination efforts with other disciplines or consultants, and oversee quality of deliverables
• Review shop drawings and reply to requests for information submitted by contractors during construction phase
• Prepare change notices, change orders and payment certificates as part of contract administration during construction
• Conduct site surveys during investigative/design phases and complete routine site reviews during construction as part of the obligation to complete general reviews per OBC and to assure adherence to contract documents

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Professional Engineer licensed in Ontario
• 5+ years of experience in the design of plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems
• Well versed and familiar with applicable codes and standards including, but not limited to, the Ontario Building Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, CSA
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and Excel
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads and expedited timelines