PIVOTAL Engineering Ltd. | Edmonton, Alberta | Full-Time

About PIVOTAL Engineering

PIVOTAL Engineering Ltd. is a growing mechanical consulting engineering firm based in Edmonton, Alberta. We specialize in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building systems design for commercial, retail, medical, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential projects.

We are looking for an experienced Intermediate Mechanical Designer to join our team and contribute to the design and delivery of a wide range of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys technical design, takes pride in producing high-quality drawings, and is looking to take on greater responsibility within a growing engineering firm.

About the Role

As an Intermediate Mechanical Designer, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating mechanical designs and drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and related building systems.

You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and other design professionals to deliver accurate, coordinated, and practical mechanical solutions.

We are looking for someone who can work independently, manage drawing packages with minimal supervision, and contribute to resolving design and coordination challenges.

Strong proficiency in Autodesk Revit is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and develop mechanical design drawings using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, including HVAC, plumbing, and related mechanical systems.
- Develop complete mechanical drawing packages from preliminary design through construction documentation.
- Produce detailed ductwork, piping, equipment layouts, sections, details, and schedules.
- Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and other building disciplines.
- Review architectural drawings, engineering markups, and project requirements to develop accurate mechanical designs.
- Identify and resolve drawing conflicts, coordination issues, and constructability concerns.
- Assist with HVAC load calculations,



ventilation calculations, plumbing fixture counts, and equipment selection.
- Apply applicable building codes, mechanical standards, and engineering design practices.
- Maintain organized Revit models, CAD files, drawing standards, and project documentation.
- Support project managers and engineers with design revisions, construction documentation, and responses to contractor inquiries.
- Participate in internal design reviews and contribute to improving drawing quality, Revit standards, and design workflows.

Qualifications & Experience

- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 4+ years of experience in mechanical building systems design, preferably within a consulting engineering environment.
- Strong working proficiency in Autodesk Revit (MEP) is required, including mechanical modelling, documentation, and coordination.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Experience preparing HVAC and plumbing drawings for commercial, institutional, industrial, or multi-residential buildings.
- Solid understanding of HVAC and plumbing systems, equipment layouts, ductwork, piping, and mechanical design principles.
- Familiarity with applicable building codes and mechanical design standards.
- Ability to independently develop mechanical drawings and coordinate with engineers and other disciplines.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.

Additional Assets





- Experience with Revit families, templates, view management, and BIM coordination.
- Experience developing or improving Revit workflows and company drawing standards.
- Familiarity with mechanical design calculations and equipment selection.
- Experience with Navisworks or other BIM coordination tools.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings and resolving field coordination issues.

What Success Looks Like

- You independently produce accurate, coordinated, and construction-ready mechanical drawings.
- You confidently use Revit to develop and manage mechanical models and drawing packages.
- You understand mechanical design intent and can identify potential issues before they become problems.
- You manage your workload effectively, communicate proactively, and consistently meet project deadlines.
- You take ownership of your work and contribute to the overall quality and efficiency of the design team.

Why Join PIVOTAL Engineering?

- Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of commercial, medical, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential projects.
- Career Growth: Take on meaningful responsibility and grow alongside an expanding engineering firm.
- Cooperative Environment: Work directly with experienced engineers and contribute to project decisions.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to expand your technical design, Revit, and project coordination skills.
- Real Impact: Join a growing team where your contributions are recognized and your ideas help shape how we work.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Mechanical Designer with strong Revit skills who enjoys solving technical challenges and delivering quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume, highlighting your mechanical design experience, Revit proficiency, and examples of projects you've worked on.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Work Arrangement: In-office

Work Location: In person

📌 Mechanical Designer (Edmonton)
🏢 Pivotal Engineering
📍 Edmonton