Mechanical Designer
- Calgary, Alberta
- Full-time Permanent
- Monday-Friday – flex work hours
- Work from Office – collaborative and dynamic group
- Competitive compensation
A Canadian-owned and operated engineering firm that specializes in providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, & lighting expertise across Canada. The firm has a diverse project portfolio across both the private and public sectors, including Healthcare, Institutional, Commercial, and Residential projects.
As the new Mechanical Designer on the team, you will bring your CAD and Revit expertise to design mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, and fire protection. You will have multiple ongoing short- and long-term projects that will be exciting to execute and be a part of.
Day to Day:
- Work to develop strong, ongoing relationships with clients and other designers.
- Attend coordination meetings.
- Check drawings for quality control using a checklist.
- Comply with company Design Standards and CAD Standards.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines including Electrical, Architectural, and Structural.
- Create working drawings with AutoCAD and REVIT.
- Design systems in accordance with ABC, ASHRAE, IES, CEC, and/or other relevant Codes and Standards.
- Develop mechanical system schematics and riser diagrams.
- Exploit sustainable and energy-efficient opportunities as appropriate.
- Identify and coordinate required site services.
- Liaise with local utilities, municipalities, and authorities as required.
- Maintain design files in an organized and up-to-date fashion in accordance with company Project Management Standards.
- Monitor drawing production.
- Perform energy simulations using energy modelling software.
- Perform heat gain/loss calculations.
- Perform site audits to confirm existing conditions.
- Prepare Design Briefs.
- Prepare block layouts and assist with space planning.
- Prepare CCN and SI, as required.
- Prepare control schematics, point lists, and sequences of operation.
- Prepare Engineering Reports, as required.
- Prepare equipment schedules for fans, pumps, coils, etc.
- Produce detailed specifications using Master Specification.
- Provide periodic site reviews and attend site meetings as required during construction.
- Report to Group Leader any project-related quality, speed, or scheduling issue.
- Review and comment on shop drawing submittals.
- Size and select equipment including fans, pumps, boilers, chillers, heat exchangers, coils, expansion tanks, etc.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Engineering Degree or Engineering Technologist
- Experience in the Engineering Consulting industry is considered an asset
- Proficient in AutoCAD
- Knowledge of ABC, ASHRAE, and other relevant Codes and Standards
- Experience with REVIT is considered an asset
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of building services is an asset
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Engineering programs
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Superior problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to think independently
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We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at sarah.fell@ianmartin.com
We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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