Senior Mechanical Engineer

BGIS Global Integrated Solutions Limited; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of facility management services is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage HVAC and plumbing projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership and mentorship while ensuring high-quality mechanical design and implementation of client projects. This position requires a strong technical background and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Minimum 9 years of consulting experience in mechanical design.
• Strong background in HVAC systems, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage multiple concurrent mechanical design projects.
• Provide client communication and design development for mechanical systems.
• Support mentoring and improvement processes within the Professional Services team.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com

SUMMARY

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be a member of the Professional Services team and be able to work independently on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, drainage, fire protection and Building Automation System (BAS) upgrade projects. The potential candidate must have good communication, client liaison skills and a strong technical background in order to start and complete projects independently.Projects include tenant fit-up, commercial building mechanical retrofit system upgrades, data centre HVAC retrofit projects, decarbonization strategies and design.

This role will be that of an individual contributor however the candidate will be expected to provide experience, leadership, and mentorship to the rest of the mechanical engineering team. This role will work with our CAD department to develop and deliver mechanical designs.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for independent project management of multiple concurrent mechanical design projects:
  • Management of scope and deliverables
  • Management of CAD deliverables and management of CAD staff deliverables
  • Management of requests with authorities having jurisdiction
  • Management of project budgets and financials
• Provide client communication and coordination, design development, and construction contract administration for mechanical systems upgrade projects mentioned above.
• Provide feasibility and assessment studies related to existing HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection and building automation systems related to above.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, facility management professionals and technicians in order to develop short and long-term recommendations, design and construction implementation related to mechanical upgrade projects for existing facilities.
• The Senior Mechanical Engineer must be able to work independently with minimal supervision to complete project assignments.
• Support Project Delivery Services Project Managers and Workplace Solutions Architects from project initiation to completion.

General Duties

• Support the Professional Services team with mentoring young engineers.
• Support the Professional Services team to develop and improve processes, including quality control.
• Support the Professional Services team to further develop and upkeep standard specifications, detail libraries, and design best practices.
• Support the Professional Services team with experience and leadership on all mechanical related scope items.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or College Diploma with minimum 9 years of consulting industry experience providing mechanical design and engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer able to stamp mechanical drawings in the province of Ontario.
• Strong technical background in engineering and construction of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), building controls, plumbing and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards – such as Provincial and National Building Codes, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME, API, ANSI, CSA, etc.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and able to coordinate with Architectural, Electrical and Structural disciplines.
• Proficient with MS Office products.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A team player.
• Able to travel throughout North America.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in other Provinces would be considered a bonus.

Other

• Must have a valid Class G license and vehicle in order to travel throughout Ontario for projects.
• Willing to travel to other provinces for projects.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.