Job Description

Established in 1973, Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc. (V&R) provides mechanical & electrical engineering design services to a variety of clients and facilities including institutional, healthcare, elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education, residential/affordable housing, industrial, municipal, and recreational. As a mid-sized firm, our engineers and designers have the unique opportunity to design large and complex projects while maintaining the ability to stand out and be recognized as an individual. V&R is at the forefront of promoting equality and inclusion in the engineering industry. We believe that a diverse, inclusive, and equal workplace not only helps us better understands out clients but also enhances our firm's ability to grow and evolve.

Position Title: Mechanical Designer

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 with experience designing mechanical systems for buildings. The ideal candidate will have specific experience designing mechanical systems for institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial, and industrial facilities.

Your responsibilities will include all aspects of design and analyses, including system selection, life cycle cost calculation, and implementation of systems.

Qualifications:

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)
Responsibilities:

To develop an understanding of building codes, design concepts and V&R standards 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 Conduct site reviews and attend project meetings with clients as required Coordinate mechanical design with electrical drawings and services
Assets:

LEED Accredited AutoCAD and/or REVIT experience

Compensation

:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Vision care
Work Location: In person