Mechanical/Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc. seeks a Mechanical/Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer to join a multidisciplinary team. You will design plumbing and fire protection systems for buildings and help prepare drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD/REVIT.

The role requires knowledge of pumping, medical gas, and compressed air systems, plus familiarity with applicable codes. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience designing mechanical plumbing and fire protection systems for a variety of building facilities.
• Familiar with design and calculations of storm, sanitary, domestic water, and fire protection systems.
• Familiar with pumping, medical gas and compressed air systems.
• Mechanical Eng Tech degree or B.Sc.(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiar with relevant codes and standards.
• Proficient with AutoCAD/REVIT.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design plumbing and fire protection systems for building facilities.
• Assist with preparation of drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD/REVIT.
• Progress to leading Plumbing and Fire Protection Team.

Skills

Plumbing design

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

Revit

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering Tech or BScEng

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Position Title:Mechanical/Plumbing and Fire Protection Designer

Position Hours:Full Time- 37.5 hours/week

Working within multi-discipline project teams, the ideal candidate will be an energetic team-player with experience designing mechanical systems for buildings. The ideal candidate will have specific experience designing mechanical systems for institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial, and industrial facilities. Your responsibilities will include all aspects of design and analyses, including system selection, life cycle cost calculation, and implementation of systems.

In this role, you will be working with a number of our project teams to design the plumbing and fire protection systems for various building facilities and assisting with the preparation of drawings and other construction documents utilizing AutoCAD/Revit as needed.

Qualifications:

• Possess experience in Designing Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems for a Variety of Building Facilities
• Familiar with the Design and Calculation Aspects of Plumbing and Drainage Systems and Fire Protection and Sprinkler Systems including Storm, Sanitary, and Domestic Water Systems
• Familiar with the Design and Calculation Aspects of Specialty Systems including Pumping Systems, Medical Gas and Compressed Air Systems
• Completion of a Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician college program or university degree in Mechanical Engineering, B.Sc.(Eng)
• Familiar with Relevant Codes and Standards
• Proficient with utilizing AutoCAD/REVIT
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to Work Effectively in a Team Environment

Responsibilities

• Design of plumbing and fire protection systems for various building facilities
• Assist with preparation of drawings and other construction documents utilizing AutoCAD/REVIT
• Progress to leading Plumbing and Fire Protection Team

Compensation:

$60,000-85,000-Commensurate with experience.