Mechanical Engineering - Senior Designer

MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Career development opportunities

RRSP matching

Job summary

MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. in Halifax is seeking a Mechanical Engineering - Senior Designer to lead a talented team and work on innovative projects. Responsibilities include preparing deliverables, overseeing design and development, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in the industry, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng.). Benefits include health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of industry trade experience.
• Experience in multi-disciplined project coordination and management.
• Engineering and/or design coordination experience in the consulting industry would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of young professionals and mentor them.
• Prepare deliverables for project planning and budget control.
• Oversee mechanical professionals to ensure project execution.
• Review mechanical technical deliverables and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of current engineering principles

Project management skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards

REVIT knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng.)

Job description

Mechanical Engineering - Senior Designer

Benefits of working at MCW

• The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
• Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
• Collaboration with team members across Canada
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching

Responsibilities

• Team leader and ability to lead young professionals with a passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of engineers.
• Develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and technical excellence.
• Prepare deliverables to facilitate project planning and budget control.
• Prepare the concept design and complete load calculations, schematics, equipment selection and system concept report.
• Oversee a talented team of mechanical professionals, guiding and development and ensuring top-tier project execution.
• Review and execute mechanical design and layout.
• Review mechanical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.).
• Attend project meetings to coordinate with other disciplines and project consultants.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure compliance with all safety and government regulations.
• Coordinate with other disciplines internally and externally with consultants and architects.
• Complete technical reviews and provide recommendations regarding designs and reports.
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of mechanical engineering work.
• Complete audits of the work that is produced to ensure design is completed with quality and assurance.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors, contracting engineers, consultants, co‑workers and clients.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff members.
• Assist in business development and maintaining existing client relationships.

Qualifications, Experience and Education

• Post‑secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng.) in the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Minimum 10+ years of industry trade experience.
• Engineering and/or design coordination experience in the consulting industry would be beneficial.
• Experience in multi‑disciplined project coordination and management.

Required Skills

• Require comprehensive knowledge of current engineering principles and practices, complemented with a strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices.
• Experience conducting site visits would be an asset.
• Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non‑engineer team members in a clear manner.
• Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing at all organizational levels, including executives.
• Excellent time management and project management skills.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of REVIT would be an asset.

Job Specific Competencies

• Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing complex situations and information to understand issues, identify options and support sound decision‑making.
• Attention to Detail – Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner.
• Client Focus – Provides added value through service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Continuous Learning – Identifying and addressing learning and developmental needs to enhance own performance.
• Decision Making – Making decisions involving varied levels of risk and ambiguity.
• Information Gathering and Processing – Locating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analyzing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.
• Problem Solving – Identifying problems and the solutions to them.
• Resilience – Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands.
• Results Management – Organizes time, work and resources to accomplish objectives in the most effective and efficient way.
• Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Leader & Mentor – Inspire other professionals to grow and build the engineering team.

MCW Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

MCW Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.