Senior Mechanical Designer

GERRITS ENGINEERING LIMITED; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

37.5-hour work week

Total Rewards package (Canada Life)

Job summary

Gerrits Engineering Limited in Barrie seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer to own mechanical design across projects from early design through permit and construction. You’ll lead scope with minimal supervision, working with engineers, project leads, and clients.

You will set up drawings in AutoCAD and Revit to Gerrits' CAD standards, perform equipment sizing and calculations, and ensure designs meet codes and constructability requirements.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 6+ years of experience in a Designer role.
• Advanced Revit skills, plus AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and hydronic systems and the Ontario Building Code.
• Experience in electrical design is considered an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills — you set and meet deadlines across multiple projects.
• Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to spot issues and propose solutions.
• Leadership skills that reflect our Core Values and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design documents with engineers, project leads, other designers, and clients for all project phases, including permit and construction.
• Act as Project and/or Technical Lead as assigned by the Discipline Director.
• Manage your assigned scope with limited supervision and meet deliverables deadlines.
• Set up drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit to Gerrits' CAD standards and create drawings, specifications, schematics, system layouts and related documents.
• Perform calculations and equipment sizing in coordination with the Lead Engineer.
• Evaluate design approaches and recommend the most effective option for constructability and energy use across systems.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness and code compliance; flag risks and gaps.
• Communicate design intent clearly to engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Visit sites independently or with team members to document observations, compliance, and deficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

HVAC

Hydronic systems

Ontario Building Code

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for a SeniorMechanical Designer to join our Barrie team!

You'll take ownership ofmechanical design across a variety of projects, leading your own scope withlimited supervision and working closely with engineers, project leads andclients from early design through permit and construction.

This posting is for upcoming opportunities that may arise as our team continues to grow!

What you'll do

• Workwith Engineers, Project and Technical Leads, other designers, and clientsto produce detailed design documents, and support projects through allphases - including permit and construction (RFIs and site questions).
• Act asProject and/or Technical Lead role as assigned by the Discipline Director.
• Manageyour assigned scope with limited supervision, tracking your deliverablesand meeting deadlines.
• Set updrawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit to Gerrits' CAD standards, and createdrawings, specifications, schematics, system layouts, and other technicaldocuments.
• Performcalculations and complete equipment sizing and selection in coordinationwith the Lead Engineer.
• Evaluatedesign approaches and recommend the most effective option - how one systemdecision affects others (e.g., energy use, controls, and spatialconstraints) and to constructability before issues reach site.
• Reviewdrawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness, and compliancewith Gerrits' design standards and applicable codes, and flag risks,missing information, or inconsistencies before issuance.
• Communicatedesign intent clearly to engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Visitsites independently or with team members to document observations,compliance, and deficiencies, meet with clients or their representatives,and prepare field reports.

What you bring

• Post-secondaryeducation in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 6+years of experience in a Designer role.
• Advanced Revit skills, plus AutoCAD andMicrosoft Office.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing andhydronic systems, and of the Ontario Building Code and related industrystandards.
• Experiencein electrical design is considered an asset.
• Strongtime management and organizational skills - you set and meet deadlinesacross multiple projects.
• Clearwritten and verbal communication, and the critical thinking to spot issuesand suggest solutions.
• Leadershipskills that reflect our Core Values, including motivating yourself andothers and collaborating as a team.
• Comfortablespending most of your day on design work at a computer, with travel forsite visits.

What we offer:

• Workalongside Professional Engineers, Engineering Interns, Designers,Drafters, and more.
• A37.5-hour work week.
• Hybridwork environment.
• Asalary that reflects your experience and qualifications (see Compensationbelow).
• Acomprehensive Total Rewards package, including Canada Life benefits, aMyHSA spending account, and an optional GRSP/DPSP program.
• Opportunitiesto get involved in charitable initiatives throughout the year.
• Ongoingsupport for your professional development and growth.

Founded in 2006, Gerrits is a multi-disciplinary engineeringconsulting firm built on a team that genuinely enjoys working together.Everything we do is guided by our Mission, Vision, and Core Values - Genuine,Engaged, Leadership - and our relaxed, supportive office environment giveseveryone room to thrive, both personally and professionally.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000-100,000per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for prospective opportunities that we arereviewing resumes for at Gerrits Engineering Limited.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Gerrits Engineering Limited is an equal opportunityemployer. We value diversity in our workplace and welcome applications from allqualified candidates. We're committed to keeping our selection processinclusive and accessible - if you require accommodation at any stage, pleasecontact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Use of AI in Hiring

Gerrits Engineering Limited may use artificial intelligenceto help screen applicants during the hiring process. All applications arereviewed by Human Resources.

Candidate Follow-Up

Every candidate interviewed for this position willhear back on the outcome of our hiring process within 45 days of their finalinterview.