Senior Mechanical Designer – Kelowna, BC

Rocky Point Engineering Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kelowna is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to manage projects and a design team. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of industry experience, focusing on sustainable plumbing and mechanical designs. Responsibilities include project management, liaising with clients, and overseeing design processes. Applicants must be proficient in mechanical engineering with strong communication skills and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related industry experience required.
• Ability to read various engineering drawings.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a design team of mechanical designers and EIT staff.
• Conduct design calculations related to plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Review plumbing and mechanical drawings for completeness and coordination.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Client Management

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

College/technology diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Systems

Job description

Senior Mechanical Designer – Kelowna, BC

The successful candidate will be a Senior Design or Design Engineer with a minimum of 10 years’ industry related experience with the ability to lead and manage a design team to deliver successful sustainable plumbing and mechanical design projects to our clients incorporating energy efficient, low carbon and industry best practices.

Compensation:

Compensation levels will be based on relevant experience, experience level, relevant skills, professional qualifications, role and responsibilities and will be in the range of $60,000 to $90,000 per Anum.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Manage a design team of mechanical designers and EIT staff.
• Manage projects, attending design meetings and liaison with clients and other engineering disciplines for project coordination.
• Design calculations related to plumbing and mechanical system design.
• Selection and sizing of plumbing and mechanical equipment.
• Development and editing of mechanical specifications for plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Reviewing plumbing and mechanical drawings for completeness and coordination with other disciplines.
• Onsite investigation of existing systems for coordination and design.

Skills/Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• University degree, college/technology diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Systems.
• Able to read Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical drawings.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to mark-up design concepts and review pre-building permit and pre-tender documents.
• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff within the design team.
• Experience in client management and quality control procedures.
• Experience in public and private sector project design in various market sectors.

How to Apply

If you have a positive attitude and want to be part of a winning and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to:

For those who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Resident card holders please note we require a valid work permit.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.