Mechanical Designer Jobs

Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian engineering firm. At Smith + Andersen our employees contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada. The work we do has meaningful impact on the community by contributing to landmark projects such as hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post secondary institutions.

Our values drive and define everything we do, demonstrating a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work that spans nearly six decades in business. We are proud of the highly collaborative culture we have built and for empowering our employees to do great work.

The Halifax office of Smith + Andersen is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer. You’re a trained engineer with a passion for mechanical building services design. You never shy away from a load calculation, and have the skills to produce drawings in Autodesk Revit. You enjoy taking on new challenges, but you’re most excited when you can buckle down and efficiently get work done. You’re not afraid to speak up and ask tough questions, and you pride yourself on your friendly yet direct communication skills. That’s why, whether you’re solving problems on your own or as part of a team, you excel. You don’t like being micro-managed, and are looking for an opportunity to work directly with senior leadership – to step up, learn more, and go further in your career.

Why choose Smith + Andersen?

In addition to an exciting career filled with meaningful work, we offer:

• Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
• Purchase Time Off Program (PTO)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible hours and half day Fridays (all year round)
• Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
• Transit Subsidy Program

Responsibilities:

• Any other tasks assigned by Principals or Project Managers required to assist in the completion of projects.
• Liaise with suppliers and/or manufacturers for design support, equipment and component selection.
• Design building systems in accordance with the requirements of municipal or provincial building code and other applicable standards.
• Design mechanical building systems directly in Revit/CAD; adhering to company BIM/CAD standards.
• Check layouts and services for continuity; developing various mechanical systems layouts in coordination with the structural, architectural, and electrical components of a building.
• Respond to both internal and external communication regarding project or design status; report to the principal and/or project manager regarding the design status.
• Assist in construction administration by reviewing equipment shop drawings and conducting site visits, site reviews and preparing change notices, site instructions, etc.
• Create project specific details to clarify project scope and create building sections to assist with interference coordination between building systems.
• Prepare calculations to size ductwork, gas, HVAC, piping, plumbing and drainage. Incorporate calculations into technical drawings.
• Prepare calculations to size equipment and prepare equipment schedules that are project specific. Coordinate with necessary project consultants to review equipment. Ensure that a complete and correct design is achieved.
• Develop layouts and design of mechanical building systems such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection systems, plumbing and draining systems, and specialized plumbing systems (natural gas, fuel oil, medical gas, etc.) Coordinate with other disciples as required.
• Work with clash/coordination reports, assisting with model audits and overall health of the model.
• Familiar with structural, architectural, and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences.

Qualifications:

• The amount of experience would adjust the level of responsibility of the successful candidate's position.
• Able to work independently, as well as contribute to the team.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in complex environment often driven by project deadlines.
• Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.
• A C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will be considered.
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office suites, specifically Word and Excel.
• Familiarity of municipal and provincial codes and authorities.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks Manage, and Dynamo software.
• Demonstrate a strong desire for advancement and professional development.
• Working knowledge with various mechanical systems such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing systems, etc.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct industry experience in the field of mechanical building services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.
• Diploma/Degree from a mechanical building services/engineering program.
• Knowledge and experience working with Autodesk Revit 2017 or newer is required, with exposure to mechanical layouts and systems.

Accommodations

Appropriate accommodations will be provided to candidates upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process. Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen’s accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

About Smith + Andersen:

Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian consulting engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, London, Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax. Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as trusted mechanical and electrical consultants, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the communications, security and audiovisual fields, and providing enhanced services such as lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design.

Thanks to their client-focused approach, Smith + Andersen is able to apply efficient, sustainable, and reliable design and engineering solutions on the most exciting projects across Canada. From fully-integrated hospitals and welcoming schools, to healthy workplaces and secure transit stations, their team has established lasting relationships with public and private sector clients across the country.

For more information about Smith + Andersen, please visit our website at www.smithandandersen.com.