Job Description

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The Opportunity:
WSP's Property & Buildings M&E Team is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our growing team in the Hamilton office. This position is based in the Southwest Ontario region with options to work from Burlington, Cambridge, Kitchener and/or London offices. You will be responsible for various aspects of the design and be responsible for modeling, drafting, design and site review of mechanical systems for various Property & Buildings projects. You would also be required to attend client sites to evaluate existing conditions, as well as review construction progress.
Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:

• Operate AutoCAD and/or Revit to prepare engineering drawings.
• Work with senior staff in the development of drawing packages;
• Design HVAC and Building Automation systems, plumbing and fire-protection systems;
• Analysis of the building's heating, ventilation, and cooling loads;
• Perform engineering calculations using various software's and tools;
• Coordinate with the project team, external vendors, engineers and architects.
• Occasional local travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma from an accredited institution;
• 2 to 4 years of related experience;
• Working knowledge with AutoCAD and Revit software;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of building codes and standards.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools. Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and Excel is an asset
• Enthusiastic, eager to learn, detail oriented, organized, hard worker, and team player attitude;
• Excellent Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

About Us:
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please

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