Senior Mechanical Engineer (Canada)

Ehvert Inc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer for data centre design. The successful candidate will lead design activities, ensuring project requirements are met. Ideal candidates will have a Mechanical Engineering degree and relevant experience in the construction industry, as well as proficiency in BIM software. This role offers competitive salary, work-from-home options, and a chance to work on cutting-edge projects across North America.

Benefits

Experience in a high-tech industry

Career growth potential

Comprehensive training and development

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience with data centre projects of large-scale industrial projects is a plus.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PEng) license will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design activities on major projects.
• Design, model, and simulate mechanical systems for hyperscale and AI data centres.
• Prepare engineering calculations and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Create technical documentation for project execution.
• Ensure project requirements are met regarding scope and cost.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on BIM models.

Skills

Mechanical manufacturing processes

BIM software (Autodesk Revit)

Communications skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD modeling tools

Computational Fluid Dynamics software

Job description

Location: Canada – preferably Calgary, Saskatchewan (Saskatoon), Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Ontario.

Ehvert Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Salas O’Brien has an immediate opening for Senior Mechanical Engineers for data centre design.

Ehvert Inc. is an American engineering company based in Dallas, specializing in the design and digital construction of data centres across the USA and Canada. Ehvert Inc. is a business unit within divisions of Salas O'Brien, an American engineering and professional services firm recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. Salas O'Brien boasts over 3,500 team members, and more than 11,000 annual projects across 85+ offices in North America. Salas O'Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Inc. is an industry leader in data centre facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centres, designing massive data centres for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

Ehvert Inc. is recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

What We Offer:

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company.
• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects.
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment.
• Career growth potential.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Work from home
• Full benefits package.

What Will You Do:

• Lead mechanical engineering design activities on major projects in the United States and Canada
• Design, model, and simulate mechanical systems for hyperscale and AI data centres, including HVAC, piping, plumbing, cooling towers, chilled water systems, and boilers.
• Prepare engineering calculations and detailed mechanical drawings.
• Design highly energy-efficient and sustainable systems.
• Create technical documentation for project execution, including design criteria and specifications.
• Ensure project requirements are met in terms of scope, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to coordinate BIM models and resolve conflicts.
• Review shop drawings for compliance with engineering codes and safety standards.
• Develop and maintain project scope documentation and revisions.
• Utilize BIM tools for virtual construction of mechanical systems and coordination with other disciplines.
• Manage and coordinate projects, including on-site supervision.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states.

What We Expect:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience with data centre projects or other large-scale industrial projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit), CAD modeling tools, and other relevant engineering software (Computational Fluid Dynamics software).
• Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with mechanical codes and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management abilities, including the coordination and supervision of on-site activities.
• Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PEng) license will be a plus.
• Good project and client leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to client sites located in Canada and the United States (Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Texas, Colorado, and Virginia).
• Ability to work from home.
• Authorization to work in Canada.

Join Us:

Our commitment to innovation drives us to deliver superior services to our clients using advanced tools and software. We offer a dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences, ranging from designing energy-efficient facilities and site supervision for multi-million-dollar facilities to the production of digital twins, three-dimensional building modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and the development of custom controls software.

Join our team at Ehvert Inc., now a proud part of Salas O'Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and Salas O'Brien.