Mechanical Engineering - Designer

MCW is currently seeking a self-motivated, hardworking Mechanical Designer to join our Edmonton office.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain valuable hands-on work experience in a dynamic, team-based working environment.
 

Position: Mechanical Designer
 

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
 

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

• Design of mechanical HVAC, plumbing and fire protection in healthcare, hospitality, residential (high-rise), commercial and industrial building applications
• Implement the design concept through the preparation and production of drawings and schematics of mechanical systems for healthcare, hospitality, commercial, institutional, residential, public and private facilities
• Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness
• Work with project team and Project Manager to ensure on-time project completion
• Review other discipline drawings (structural, architectural, landscape, civil-external)
• Work with contractors and provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project
• Coordinate with internal production teams and reconcile project drawings
• Overtime as required

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline such as Building Systems
• Minimum 1 - 2 years relevant working experience
• Design experience in any or all of the following areas HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems
• Background developing construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Familiar with bid and tendering process
• Extensive knowledge of detailed architectural drawings and construction concepts and the ability to read and apply pertinent codes and standards
• Knowledge of Canadian/Provincial and other relevant codes and standards (i.e.: OBC, ESC, CSA, IES, IEEE, NFPA)
• 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
• EIT or CET certifications would be an asset

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables
• Ability to communicate and work well with other departments
• Excellent time management skill
• 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 complex situations and information to understand issues identify options and support sound decision making

Attention to Detail – Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner

Client Focus – Provides added value through service excellence to internal and/or external clients

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

Decision Making – Making decisions involving varied levels of risk and ambiguity

Information Gathering and Processing – Locating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analyzing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information

Problem Solving – Identifying problems and the solutions to them

Resilience – Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change or strenuous demands

Results Management – Organizes time, work and resources to accomplish objectives in the most effect and efficient way

Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals