Mechanical Engineering - Senior Designer

Benefits of working at MCW

- The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
- Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
- Collaboration with team members across Canada
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching

Responsibilities

- Team leader and ability to lead young professionals with a passion for mentoring and developing the next generation of engineers.
- Develop a high-performing team and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and technical excellence.
- Prepare deliverables to facilitate project planning and budget control.
- Prepare the concept design and complete load calculations, schematics, equipment selection and system concept report.
- Oversee a talented team of mechanical professionals, guiding and development and ensuring top-tier project execution.
- Review and execute mechanical design and layout.
- Review mechanical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.).
- Attend project meetings to coordinate with other disciplines and project consultants.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure compliance with all safety and government regulations.
- Coordinate with other disciplines internally and externally with consultants and architects.
- Complete technical reviews and provide recommendations regarding designs and reports.
- Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of mechanical engineering work.
- Complete audits of the work that is produced to ensure design is completed with quality and assurance.




- Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and architects, subcontractors, contracting engineers, consultants, co‑workers and clients.
- Provide mentorship to junior staff members.
- Assist in business development and maintaining existing client relationships.

Qualifications, Experience and Education

- Post‑secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant discipline.
- Professional Engineering Designation (P. Eng.) in the Province of Nova Scotia.
- Minimum 10+ years of industry trade experience.
- Engineering and/or design coordination experience in the consulting industry would be beneficial.
- Experience in multi‑disciplined project coordination and management.

Required Skills

- 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 Engineering standards.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing at all organizational levels, 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.
- Working knowledge of REVIT would be an asset.

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 wide-ranging 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 effective and efficient way.
- Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
- Leader & Mentor – Inspire other professionals to grow and build the engineering team.

MCW Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Mechanical Engineering (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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