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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Our Client is currently seeking a self-motivated, hardworking Mechanical Engineer to join their Toronto 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 Engineer

Location: Toronto, Ontario

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

  • Prepare the concept design and complete load calculations, schematics, equipment selection and system concept report.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines internally as well as externally with consultants and architects
  • Prepare the contract documents including the specifications.
  • Conduct site visits during the construction phase. 
  • Work with the field review team during the construction phase and ensure ASHRAE compliance and LEED where applicable.
  • Update the schedule regularly as agreed to for the project
  • Evaluate shop drawing reviews.
  • Provide the Project Manager with various status reports
  • Escalate resource issues to the appropriate Project Manager
  • Assist in sourcing new work and maintaining existing client base

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

  • Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline such as Building Systems
  • Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or Eligibility for licensing in the Province of Alberta, Ontario or British Colombia
  • 5+ years of engineering and/or design co-ordination experience in the consulting industry
  • Experience in multi-disciplined project coordination and management

Required Skills:

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT is an asset
  • Require comprehensive knowledge of current engineering principles and practices, complemented with a strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices
  •  Experience conducting site visits would be an asset.
  • Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner
  • Knowledge of Canadian/American Engineering standards
  • Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including executives
  • Excellent time management and project management skills
  • High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
  • Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures

 

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