Position: Mechanical Designer
Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario
Primary Objective: Responsible for the development and management of assigned project work during all phases, from inception through planning, design and construction, in accordance with the project scope, schedule and budget.
Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Assist with the preparation of drawings, BIM models and schematics for mechanical systems, including HVAC, Plumbing and fire protection Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness, including electrical, architectural and Structural disciplines Work with project team and Project Manager to ensure on-time project completion Escalate resource issues to the appropriate Project Manager Review architectural and structural drawings Work with contractors and respond to technical inquiries Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project Help establish and promote client relationships Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients Overtime as required
Qualifications, Experience and Education:
Completion of post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in a Mechanical Designer position within the buildings industry. Background developing construction documents Familiar with Revit MEP with a proven aptitude to effectively utilize similar design programs. Familiar with bid and tendering process Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint Experience working with customers and client base Experience working in a team based environment Experience in site investigations and construction review
Required Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables. Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including executives High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning Excellent time management skills and project management skills Ability to work under pressure. Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented. Team and customer service-focused. Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible.
Job Specific Competencies:
Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues
Client Focus – Providing service excellence with added value to internal and/or external clients
Continuous Learning – Identifying and addressing learning and developmental needs to enhance own performance
Creativity and Innovation – Modifies current approaches to generating viable, new approaches and solutions
Initiative – Addresses current issues by dealing with situations proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
Interactive Communication – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering two-way open communication
Legislative, Policies, Procedures & Standards – Understanding and using relevant legislation, policies, procedures and/or standards in performing one’s work
Results Management – Supervises work/projects by organizing time, work and resources to accomplish in the most effective and efficient way
Self Confidence – Demonstrating realistic trust in own abilities and confidence when challenged
Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals