Mechanical Energy Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Energy Engineer

Location: Edmonton Office - Edmonton, AB T5J 5C6 CA (Primary)

Category: Building Mechanical

Job Type: Full-time permanent

About Us

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 15 consecutive years and a Platinum Club member. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Energy Engineer in our Edmonton office. Our Energy practice is growing, and we’re looking for a skilled and motivated mechanical design-focused individual to join our team! This position offers a wide range of exciting renewable and low-carbon energy projects, including district energy, geoexchange, geothermal, biomass, waste heat recovery, CHP, and efficiency improvements. We serve a wide range of client sectors across Western Canada. Our projects have been some of the largest and most complex climate-change mitigation focused solutions around!

The successful candidate’s duties will include participating in studies and designs of renewable energy mechanical systems, pipe stress analysis, registration of pressure piping systems, HVAC systems, energy efficiency upgrades, and energy plans, for both new builds and retrofits.

What we offer:

1. A centrally located office in the heart of downtown Edmonton that is easily accessible by both bus and LRT.
2. A flexible work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
3. Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program.
4. Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal Professional Development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
5. An on-site fitness centre accessible to all staff, with full amenities.
6. Discounted rates at a neighboring childcare facility.
7. An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office and offers subsidized tickets to local events like Taste of Edmonton.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

1. An undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline, from an accredited post-secondary institution.
2. Registered, or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
3. 3+ years of relevant experience.
4. Experience delivering detailed designs and audits of modern HVAC systems and process heating systems, including commercial hydronic heating and cooling systems, heat pumps, high-efficiency boilers, heat exchangers, wastewater heating systems, and low carbon and district energy systems.
5. Experience or interest in delivering feasibility studies and detailed designs of renewable and high-performance energy technologies including geoexchange, biomass, waste heat recovery, CHP, and district heating/cooling plants.
6. Experience conducting feasibility studies on various energy projects.
7. Experience with writing specifications and conducting specification reviews.
8. Experience with ASME B31.1, B31.3, and B31.9 piping design guidelines.
9. Experience with pressure piping registration as per the National Safety Code.
10. Experience with pipe design software such as PASS/START Prof or similar.
11. Ability to use AutoCAD, Revit, and/or other modelling tools is an asset.
12. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
13. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
14. Valid class 5 driver's license with availability to travel, if required.
15. Experience with instrumentation and controls is an asset.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.