Mechanical Engineer Intermediate - Senior (Buildings - HVAC, Plumbing)

Flow Engineering; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that emphasizes creativity and sustainability in engineering solutions. As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll collaborate with a talented team to design innovative systems for various building types. This role offers the chance to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful projects that prioritize human comfort and environmental stewardship. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values mentorship and personal growth while tackling exciting challenges in the field.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of directly related experience required.
• Experience with medium-high complex systems design.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and identify areas for improvement.
• Design and draft complex mechanical systems.
• Prepare construction documentation and manage project deliverables.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heating/Cooling Calculations

Pump/Piping Systems Theory

AutoCAD

Revit

HAP

Project Management

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

P.Eng. Registration

Passive House/LEED Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HAP

Job description

Mechanical Engineer Intermediate - Senior (Buildings - HVAC, Plumbing)

Mechanical Engineer Intermediate - Senior (Buildings - HVAC, Plumbing)

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Flow applies intelligent mechanical and electrical engineering solutions to new and retrofitted buildings throughout western Canada.Our creative yet practical solutions blend human comfort, environmental sustainability and engineering expertise into a functioning whole, transforming these spaces into places that work for the people who use, own or operate them.

Flow’s mechanical and electrical services run the gamut for most building types and systems, including general design and management services; advising, investigating and reporting; base building upgrades. Our multitalented team has complementary skills that allow us to apply intelligent mechanical and electrical engineering solutions across a breadth of projects. Our guiding principle of collaborative problem solving promotes looking at challenges through a creative lens, leveraging differences to arrive at smart, practical, and sustainable solutions regardless of project type.

Job Summary:

Join our dynamic team in Vancouver, where we prioritize care, creativity, and sustainability in everything we do. We're seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to join our ranks and contribute to our mission of driving change through elegant yet simple solutions and sustainable practices.

As a Mechanical Engineer with us, you'll thrive in an environment that values collaboration and fosters personal growth. You'll work alongside experienced industry giants, assisting in client relationship development, meetings, and supporting the team. Your creativity and technical expertise will be put to the test as you tackle design projects and find innovative solutions to complex problems.

At Flow, we prioritize the well-being of our team members, ensuring a healthy balance between work and personal life. You'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while being supported by our close-knit community and commitment to mentorship.

If you're passionate about making a difference, eager to work on diverse projects, and ready to grow both personally and professionally, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Site Survey

• Completes site surveys expeditiously and withinallocated number of visits in fee proposal by appropriately scheduling and organizing access.
• Identifies existing non-conforming conditionsor areas that could use improvement (value-added).
• Relies on junior staff to assist with straightforward site surveys.

Drafting and Design

• Designs medium-high complex systems for projectssuch as small/medium central plants, mediumnew construction, medium system schematics,and dust collection or process-specific systems.
• Edits and develops standards for specific projectsand completes construction documents withsufficient detail to promote success of theproject.
• Draws on experience and proactivelyaddresses potential challenges in projectexecution. Design is clearly and consistentlyoptimized with emphasis on cost-benefit andsustainability.

Project Support

• Prepares construction documentation such asaddenda, CCNs, SIs, shop drawing reviews andancillary sketches.
• Works to manage expectations for deliverables, overall schedule, and additional fees.
• For medium - high complex projects, may acts as client’s key contact forday-to-day project-related items.
• Completes detailed field review reports.

Communication

• Communicates clearly with internal team andproject manager.
• Presents numerical dataeffectively, and can read and interpret complexdata.
• Able to write complete and concise reportssuch as systems assessments and energy studies.

Technical Knowledge

• Thermodynamics, heating/cooling calculations,pump/piping systems theory, psychrometriccharts and acoustics; applicable codes suchas BCBC, VBBL NBCC, ASHRAE 62,90.1 , NFPAand CSA; different mechanical systems (e.g.able to specify heat pumps, roof top units, VAVBoxes, heating/cooling coils, make up air units,dust collection systems, cooling towers, etc.);
• Benefits and drawbacks of different mechanicalsystems.
• Able to size hot water tanks, ductwork,piping, air separators, heat exchangers, controlvalves, expansion tanks and other associatedequipment/components for medium complexprojects.
• Fluent in AutoCAD and/or Revit and HAP.

Teamwork

• Effectively manages and mentors a team of atleast one other junior team member. Assessesteam members’ abilities and experience for taskallocations.
• Manages multiple projects. Focuses on mentorship at a technical level.
• Manages team’s time to successfully completetechnical task of multiple projects.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineeringor related field.
• P.Eng. registration
• Passive House/LEED certification beneficial.
• Approximately 4-7 years of directly related experience, 8+ years of experience for Senior level.

Additional Information

We value our team members and firmly believe in fair compensation. The base compensation range for this role is $85,000-$125,000 annually. We acknowledge that every candidate possesses a distinct combination of skills, experience, education, and competencies, all of which will be duly considered in the offer we extend.

Our differences are what set us apart, and we’re here to celebrate them. Fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion strengthens our ability to understand clients, meet their needs and succeed. We are an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified individuals to join our workplace family. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels comfortable to bring their whole, true selves to work every day.

Do you meet some of the posting requirements but not all? We encourage you to apply regardless! Our commitment is to seek individuals that will compliment, enhance and add to our great team. The technical skills can be (and will be) taught in-house!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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