Mechanical Engineer (Intermediate)

Associated Engineering Group of Companies; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Whitehorse is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Infrastructure practice. The role involves leading mechanical design for HVAC systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on various projects. The company values sustainability and offers a supportive work environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Fitness allowance

Company-matching pension program

Parental leave top-up program

Ongoing support for growth and development

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience required.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of mechanical systems and prepare schematic drawings.
• Coordinate work of multidisciplined teams through design development.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Plant 3D

MS Office

Job description

Whitehorse Office - Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1H6 CA (Primary)

Category

Infrastructure

Job Type

About Us

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 16 consecutive years resulting in a Platinum Club membership. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We currently have an opening for a Mechanical Engineer in our Whitehorse office. Our Infrastructure practice is growing and we're looking a skilled, motivated and mechanical design-focused individual to join our team.

We serve a wide range of client sectors across Western Canada with projects ranging from small-scale studies to large and complex multi-disciplinary design and construction assignments. The successful candidate will lead the mechanical design of HVAC systems, water, storm, and sanitary pump stations as well as valve chambers, and pressure control facilities. Our team also undertakes energy efficiency studies and condition assessments of existing infrastructure, and the design of upgrades to these facilities. While this role is intended to be primarily technical, there is an opportunity to support the team's business development, project and construction management activities.

What we offer :

• Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, company-matching pension program, and a parental leave top-up program.
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal professional development program, mentorship programs, training opportunities, and professional designation support.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• Flexible work hours to allow staff to have a work - life balance.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Coordinating the work of multidisciplined teams through the design development phase.
• Taking ownership of overall project quality.
• Leading the design of mechanical systems, including : hydraulic analysis of piping and pumping systems, selection of equipment (valves, piping, pumps, tanks, screens, etc.), and design calculations.
• Leading the preparation of schematic drawings, layouts, and P&IDs with senior support and working with our CAD technicians.
• Helping to prepare and author studies and design reports, cost estimates, specifications and contract documents.
• Undertaking Engineer of Record field review of projects in construction.

Job Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or integrated engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with Engineer's Yukon, or eligible for registration.
• 5+ years of progressive experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Committed team player and highly self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to undertake self-directed learning.
• Enthusiasm for building internal relationships throughout Associated Engineering's network of engineering professionals.
• Passion for HVAC, hydraulics, pumping and piping systems, and understand the importance of sustainability in design and energy efficiency resulting from system optimization.
• Ability to look beyond your mechanical engineering specialty to find synergies with other disciplines to understand cross-disciplinary needs for a successful project completion.
• Proficient with MS Office, as well as pdf editing software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and 3D design tools such as SketchUp, Revit and Plant 3D.
• Familiarity with hydraulic design tools would also be an asset.

LI-Hybrid

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.

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