Senior Mechanical Engineer

An opportunity exists in our client’s Calgary office for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Project Manager to join a leading firm across Western Canada. This company has a well-established presence and a strong portfolio of work across a variety of sectors.

In this role you will be responsible for managing the mechanical engineering on a variety of buildings projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on mixed use, institutional and commercial buildings.

• Analyze client design proposals and specifications to determine cost effective solutions.
• Provide guidance to clients, technical staff and sub-consultants to ensure projects are technically sound and completed successfully.
• Coordinate with other disciplines internally as well as externally with consultants and architects.
• Ensure professional quality services in all facets of work.
• Provide quality and cost control during the design and construction process.
• Work with the project team to ensure technical accuracy of project deliverables.
• Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, documentation and other factors necessary for success.
• Prepare and review specification and concept reports.
• Maintain project schedules and project cost summaries to track work progress, budget status and manpower resource utilization.
• Identify and address the need for additional services and fees to clients in a timely fashion.
• Work with the field review team during the construction phase and ensure ASHRAE compliance and LEED where applicable.
• Keep apprised of industry and technical trends, codes, and standards.
• Contribute to the Design building HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems.
• Coordinate and be responsible for mechanical engineering designs, drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with Architects and project teams to ensure design requirements are met and to solve design problems and technical issues.
• Nurture and maintain strong client relationships in and for execution of projects.
• Support specific proposal and project efforts.
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering calculations, drawings and specifications within the mechanical team.
• Assist in preparing detailed engineering design calculations.
• Assist junior staff.

• Registered EIT or Engineer with APEGA.
• 9+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 2+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering from within North America (Buildings Engineering experience essential).
• Knowledge working with Canadian building codes.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of and experience with high performance and sustainable building practices an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of national and provincial building codes and standards.
• Working understanding of and familiarity with AutoCAD. Exposure to BIM and Revit will be an asset, so as to be able to review drawings.
• Good organization, coordination, and project management skills to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Good verbal communication and soft skills - able to work effectively with clients, teams and consultants.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Oil & Gas / Heavy Industrial experience will not be considered equivalent for this role.
• Able to relocate to Calgary, Alberta.

• Work for an excellent company with a strong presence in Canada.
• Competitive compensation package, great benefits and bonus.
• Collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity for professional development, continuing education and leadership progression.

If you believe this opportunity would be a great fit for you, click apply or contact Laura Shalev for more information at lshalev@talentsphere.ca.

Only those who meet the criteria above will be contacted.