Smith + Andersen Overview Smith + Andersen is a trusted Canadian multi‑disciplinary engineering firm with 10 offices across five provinces and approximately 700 employees. We contribute to some of the most sustainable building design projects in Canada, including hospitals, transit stations, parks, federal and provincial government buildings and post‑secondary institutions. Our values drive a deep commitment to sustainability, mentorship and quality work spanning nearly six decades in business. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work™ and selected as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for our highly collaborative culture.
This Opportunity We are currently seeking Mechanical Designers for our Vancouver office. The ideal candidate is a trained engineer passionate about mechanical building services design. You are comfortable with load calculations, produce drawings in Autodesk Revit, and enjoy solving complex problems. You thrive when you can buckle down and efficiently get work done, speak up with tough questions, and communicate directly with senior leadership.
Why Choose Smith + Andersen? Flexible schedule and half‑day Fridays (all year round)
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits Program, including a Health Spending Account
Group Retirement Savings Plan (Employer and Employee Contributions)
Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP)
Purchase Time Off Program
Transit Subsidy Program
Wide variety of community and social events
Great Place to Work Certified™
Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness™
What You’ll Do Prepare drawings, specifications and reports necessary to deliver a project.
Design building systems in accordance with municipal or provincial building code and other applicable standards.
Check layouts and services for continuity; develop mechanical system layouts in coordination with structural, architectural and electrical components.
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 disciplines as required.
Create project‑specific details to clarify scope and building sections for interference coordination.
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 project consultants to review equipment.
Respond to internal and external communication regarding project or design status; report to principal and/or project manager regarding design status.
Liaise with all project consultants; coordinate design requirements and monitor drawing interferences between mechanical services and other building systems.
Familiar with structural, architectural and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences.
Design mechanical building systems directly in Revit/CAD, adhering to company BIM/CAD standards.
Work with clash/coordination reports, assisting with model audits and overall model health.
Liaise with suppliers and/or manufacturers for design support, equipment and component selection.
Assist with work distribution between the internal design team and attend project/technical meetings when required.
Assist in construction administration by reviewing equipment shop drawings and conducting site visits, site reviews and preparing change notices, site instructions, etc.
Any other tasks assigned by Principals or Project Managers required to assist in the completion of projects.
Who You Are Minimum two to four years of direct industry experience in mechanical building services.
Diploma/Degree from a mechanical building services/engineering program.
A C.E.T. with equivalent experience and abilities will be considered.
Direct experience and proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks Manage and Dynamo software.
Knowledge of the British Columbia Building Code, Plumbing Code and Energy Step Code.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office suites, specifically Word and Excel.
Working knowledge of heating, air conditioning, plumbing systems, etc.
Familiar with structural,



architectural and electrical models to appreciate space limitations and interferences.
Familiar with municipal and provincial codes and authorities.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment driven by project deadlines.
Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients.
Able to work independently, as well as contribute to the team.
About Smith + Andersen Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching new levels of engineering and design excellence in the mechanical, electrical, communications, security and audiovisual fields. We provide lighting, building automation systems, and intelligent integrated systems design, applying efficient, sustainable and reliable solutions on some of the most exciting projects across Canada. For more information, visit www.smithandandersen.com .
Accommodation 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.
Diversity Smith + Andersen is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, race, ethnicity, family status, religion, mental or physical status or veteran status.
Recruitment Agencies Smith + Andersen welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which Smith + Andersen does not have an agreement in place, Smith + Andersen will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering, Consulting and Design
Industries Design Services and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Equal Opportunity Employer Smith + Andersen is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Mechanical Designer (British Columbia)
🏢 Smith + Andersen
📍 British Columbia