Mechanical Engineering - Designer

MCW is seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Designer to join our Vancouver Office.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to grow and develop their professional career.
 

Position: Mechanical Designer   

Location: Vancouver, BC

Salary Range: $55,000 - 75,000 a year
 

Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with the preparation of drawings and schematics
• Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness
• Work with project team and Project Manager to ensure on-time project completion
• Escalate resource issues to the appropriate Project Manager
• Review architectural and structural drawings
• Work with contractors and respond to technical inquiries
• Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project
• Help establish and promote client relationships
• Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients
• Overtime as required

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field such as Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology or Building Systems Technology.
• Working towards obtaining Certified Engineering Technologist Designation in British Columbia
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Background developing construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Familiar with bid and tendering process
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
• Experience working with customers and client base
• Experience working in a team based environment
• Experience in site investigations and construction review is considered an asset.

Required Skills:
 

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including executives
• Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner
• Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Excellent time management skills and project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented.
• Team and customer service-focused.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible.

Job Specific Competencies:
 

Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues

Client Focus – Providing service excellence with added value to internal and/or external clients

Continuous Learning – Identifying and addressing learning and developmental needs to enhance own performance

Creativity and Innovation – Modifies current approaches to generating viable, new approaches and solutions

Initiative – Addresses current issues by dealing with situations proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise

Interactive Communication – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering two-way open communication

Legislative, Policies, Procedures & Standards – Understanding and using relevant legislation, policies, procedures and/or standards in performing one’s work

Results Management – Supervises work/projects by organizing time, work and resources to accomplish in the most effective and efficient way

Self Confidence – Demonstrating realistic trust in own abilities and confidence when challenged

Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals