Mechanical Designer, Buildings Jobs

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Together as Introba, the organization provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.

Job Summary

Our growing Vancouver team is looking for an agile, collaborative, creative Mechanical Designer to join and compliment our team. The Mechanical Designer will be eager to demonstrate their technical design expertise and will thrive in an environment which challenges and inspires. You will want to find balance between learning and developing new skills and being given responsibility to drive design projects in partnership with your peers.

You will assist Senior Designers & Project Leads in client relationship development, attending progress meetings and building relationships with project stakeholders.

We are the curious. We are problem solvers, driven to unlock the potential in every system. Join us and become a changemaker.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

As a Mechanical Designer, your tasks will vary but will typically consist of the following:

• Provide construction administration services as directed and supervised by senior staff.
• Ensure Introba AutoCAD and/or Revit Standards are being followed.
• Review and process shop drawings with senior staff.
• Co-ordinate mechanical requirements with other disciplines involved in the project design team (i.e. Architects, Structural Consultants, Electrical Consultants, etc.). Assistance will be provided by senior staff.
• HVAC, Fire Protection and Plumbing layout and drafting with minimal supervision.
• Attend site surveys with senior staff.
• Maintain AutoCAD and/or Revit files.
• Set up heating and cooling load calculation file (i.e. Carrier HAP) - inputs to be checked by senior staff.
• Assist in training junior staff and reviewing their work.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit drafting and design operations.
• Prepare equipment selections using Introba selection procedures with assistance provided by senior staff.
• Ensure Introba design checklist is being followed.
• Co-ordinate service requirements/connections with the respective utility and/or municipal agencies.
• Prepare preliminary motor list with assistance provided by senior staff.
• Maintain Design files.
• Provide technical assistance to the Senior Designers/Project Managers/Team Leaders as follows:
• Write various reports as directed by senior staff.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, it is expected that you are able to demonstrate a combination of the following qualifications & skills:

• Knowledge of energy modeling and calculations is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years AutoCAD experience (this could be a combination of academic & professional experience), coupled with 2 years design experience in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for different types of buildings.
• University degree or College diploma in Mechanical Engineering specialization is an asset.
• Ability to read Architectural, Structural, Electrical drawings with minimal supervision provided by senior staff.
• EIT classification is an asset.
• Revit MEP experience is preferred.
• Ability to apply prescriptive requirements of plumbing building and sprinkler codes (i.e. NFPA, BCBC, BC Plumbing Code, etc.) with minimal supervision provided by senior staff.

Additional Information

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in Canada.

**Please read the job qualifications carefully and apply only if you meet the minimum qualifications listed**

Introba offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include medical*, disability* and life insurance coverage*, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. *Benefits will vary by country location and may only be available in US or Canada.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.