Mechanical Engineering Technologist / CET

Pryco Global Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company RRSP contribution

Work-life balance

Job summary

Pryco Global Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering and project management firm. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technologist/CET to join our Edmonton team, focusing on HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems in commercial/institutional buildings.

The role involves regular field inspections, evaluating equipment lifetime, and contributing to capital renewal plans. CET designation is an asset, with travel across Alberta and possibly other provinces.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in mechanical technology with CET designation preferred.
• 3+ years in building mechanical systems, facility assessments, or related fields.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, BAS, and building automation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Facility Condition Assessments for various building types.
• Inspect HVAC, plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, and BAS equipment.
• Assess equipment age, deficiencies, and remaining service life for renewal planning.
• Develop mechanical inventories and verify equipment data (manufacturer, model, capacity).
• Support site inspections, data collection, and review of drawings and specifications.
• Assist with technical reports, maintenance recommendations, and capital planning.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building systems

Reading drawings

Field inspections

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Position: Mechanical Engineering Technologist / CET

Location: 6030 88 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6G4[

Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person

About Us:

Pryco Global Inc. is a multidisciplinary engineering, facility assessment, and project management consulting firm serving Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan since 2016. Our services include Facility Condition Assessments (FCA), Cost Estimating, Quantity Surveying, Environmental Site Assessments, and Project Monitoring.

Pryco conducts facility assessments for municipal, institutional, healthcare, commercial, and government clients. Our assessment work supports lifecycle planning, capital budgeting, maintenance planning, and informed asset-management decisions

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technologist/CET with strong experience in commercial and institutional building to join our growing team. 3+ years of relevant building-systems, facility assessment, consulting, commissioning, construction, or facility-operations experience are preferred. Exceptional recent graduates with strong HVAC/building-systems knowledge may also be considered.

The successful candidate will support facility condition assessments and engineering consulting projects, with a focus on HVAC, plumbing, building automation, fire protection, and other mechanical building systems. The position includes regular field inspections and requires the ability to evaluate existing equipment, identify deficiencies, estimate remaining service life, and contribute to capital renewal recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and support Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs) of commercial, institutional, municipal, healthcare, and other public-sector buildings
• Inspect and document HVAC, plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation, controls/BAS, fire protection, and associated mechanical equipment
• Assess equipment condition, age, observed deficiencies, remaining service life, and anticipated renewal requirements
• Develop mechanical equipment inventories and verify equipment information, including manufacturer, model, capacity, age, and condition where available
• Participate in site inspections and digital field-data collection
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, O&M manuals, previous assessment reports, and as-built documentation
• Identify maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement requirements
• Assist with technical reports, maintenance recommendations, and capital planning
• Support replacement cost estimates and life-cycle costing
• Assist in developing short-, medium-, and long-term capital renewal forecasts
• Apply industry-standard facility assessment frameworks and building-system classifications
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, engineering technologists, facility operators, and project managers
• Coordinate with facility representatives during site assessments to understand equipment history, known deficiencies, and operational concerns
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and client requirements
• Escalate complex or potentially significant mechanical deficiencies to the Mechanical Engineer/Technical Lead for review
• Participate in QA/QC reviews to support consistent assessment findings across multi-building portfolios
• Travel to project sites throughout Alberta and occasionally other provinces as required

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent recognized technical education; a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering will also be considered
• CET designation or eligibility is an asset
• 3+ years of relevant experience in building mechanical systems, facility assessments, consulting engineering, commissioning, construction, maintenance, or facility operations is preferred
• Direct Facility Condition Assessment experience is a strong asset
• Commercial/institutional building experience is strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of HVAC equipment and systems, including AHUs, RTUs, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, pumps, hydronic systems, exhaust systems, and controls/BAS
• Knowledge of plumbing systems including domestic water, drainage, fixtures, pumps, and water-heating equipment
• Familiarity with fire protection systems is an asset
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment schedules, specifications, and building documentation
• Understanding of equipment service life, preventive maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement planning is an asset
• Experience with institutional or healthcare mechanical systems is considered a strong asset
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD or Revit experience is an asset
• Experience with facility/asset-management databases, field-data collection software, or mobile inspection applications is an asset
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel
• Ability to safely access mechanical rooms, rooftops, service areas, and other building spaces encountered during facility assessments

Compensation:

• $60,000 – $80,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience
• Company RRSP contribution
• Work-life balance