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Mechanical Engineer: Ottawa Location

Our firm offers to Owners, Architects, and Developers Professional Consulting Engineering services in the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines. The firm which has full offices in London, and Ottawa is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng.) for the Ottawa office to join the growing team. 

We have a history of successful design of both small and large scale projects, while maintaining excellent client relationships in the institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial and industrial industries.

Position Title:                Mechanical Engineer
Position Hours:              Full Time- 37.5 hours/week
Position Location:          Ottawa, Ontario
 
Working within multi discipline project teams, the ideal candidate will be an energetic team player that possesses a minimum of 5 years Canadian experience managing project teams in the mechanical design of institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial and industrial facilities.
Your responsibilities will include all aspects of design and analyses including system selection, life cycle cost calculations, and implementation of systems.
 
Qualifications:
  • Licensed professional engineer (EIT, P.Eng.)
  • University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a College Diploma such as Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Experience working with engineering in simple to complex mechanical buildings including utilization of design programs (AutoCAD, REVIT)
  • The ability to work independently on complex institutional, industrial, municipal, healthcare and commercial engineering projects
  • The ability to carry out routine construction assignments, site surveys and field work
  • The ability to liaise with clients, contractors and local authorities
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Initiative and pro-active approach towards projects, with the ability to multi-task under stress of deadlines
  • Desire to work in person, in a collaborative team environment
 
Responsibilities
  • To develop an understanding of building codes, design concepts and V&R standards
  • Design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection components relevant to building projects of various sizes and complexities
  • Design and prepare mechanical reports, contract documents, drawings and specifications for all aspects of mechanical systems for institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial and industrial facilities
  • Design and calculation aspects of specialty mechanical system
  • Mentoring and training of staff
  • Supervise intermediate and junior engineers, designers and cad operators
  • Conduct site reviews and attend project meetings with clients as required
  • Coordinate mechanical design with electrical drawings and services
  • Project Management and problem solving with internal design team and external stakeholders 
 
Assets
  • EIT or P.Eng. Certification
  • LEED Accredited
  • AutoCAD and/or REVIT experience
 
Why V&R?
Competitive compensation and benefit package, and the opportunity to join a medium sized, employee owned, established firm with a history of prioritizing and investing in employee’s learning, development and growth opportunities. Opportunity to join a growing company and team with the ability to be a part of projects of various sizes and complexities. Excellent career and growth opportunity.
 
Compensation:
Commensurate with experience.
 
To apply email or mail resume and cover letter to:
Rob van der Westen
robvdw@vreng.ca
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  • About Us
    • Team
    • In The Spotlight
  • Portfolio
    • Elementary & Secondary
    • Post-Secondary
    • Community/Municipal
    • Arts & Culture
    • HEALTH CARE
    • Long Term Care
    • EMERGENCY SERVICES
    • GOVERNMENT
    • RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
  • Services
    • Mechanical Design
    • Electrical Design
    • Energy Modeling
    • COVID 19 & HVAC
    • Carbon Neutral & Net Zero
  • Contact
    • Connect With Us
  • Careers
    • Mechanical/Plumbing/ Fire Protection Designer
    • REVIT/CAD Designer
    • Electrical Engineer (P.Eng.)
    • Electrical Designer- London and Ottawa
    • Construction/Contract Administrator
    • Electrical Engineer (P.Eng.) Ottawa Location
    • Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng.) Ottawa Location
    • Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng.) London Location