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 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. Flexible hours 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) Wide variety of community and social events 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. 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.).



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. 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. Minimum two to four years of direct industry experience in mechanical building services.



Diploma/Degree from a mechanical building services/engineering program.

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. Founded in 1965, Smith + Andersen has organically grown from an established reputation as a trusted engineering consulting firm, reaching current 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.

Successful applicants will be advised of Smith + Andersen's accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended.

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. Mid‐Senior level Full‐time Engineering, Consulting and Design Design Services and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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