Job Description

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow.
Your Impact:

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Western region (Alberta, British Columbia) team who is excited about solving the complex building mechanical systems and/or water process mechanical issues for our clients. Join us and you will be in a lead role of the technical support in the design development, application, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems or products for building mechanical systems (such as HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, etc.) and process mechanical system (wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, pump stations, etc.)

As the Mechanical Designer, youll lead process and mechanical engineering teams in the design of large municipal water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations. Youll provide technical leadership in the area of process mechanical engineering both locally and regionally and advocate the use of advance engineering and automation tools in the design. Youll provide design coordination between multiple engineering disciplines and expert advice to internal and external clients, including performing process and equipment condition assessments at water and wastewater treatment facilities and pumping stations.
You will continue to gain experience and lead junior staff members on all phases of design and construction document preparation including mechanical process calculations, design, design reports, mechanical equipment condition assessment, specification writing, drawings development, cost estimation, participating in client design review meetings/workshops. Your role will also include project tender and construction tasks typically associated with the role of a consulting engineer including engaging with the supply authorities, responding to requests from contractors and clients, reviewing shop drawings, preparing site instructions and change orders, and regular site visits. You will play an active role in project proposal preparation and support Jacobs marketing team where you will lead the mechanical aspects of the proposal documents.

Youll be working mainly from home (unless you prefer coming into the office), with the expectation to travel for client /site meetings and occasional team meetings. Heres What Youll Need:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer license in Canadian province
• At least 5 years experience in any or a combination of the following: modelling, design, equipment selection, commissioning of systems for municipal and/or industrial water or wastewater facilities.
• Experience dealing with local utilities for service connection, design compliance and coordination.
• Solid knowledge and application of the mechanical and/or plumbing requirements per building codes, energy codes, and other related standards such as NFPA standards and ASHRAE standards.
• Solid knowledge and application of the mechanical requirements and guidelines per Hydraulic Institute, AWWA, provincial water and wastewater standards and other related standards such as FDA and CDWQG.
• Experience in HVAC, plumbing and fire protection system design for commercial, water/wastewater treatment, transportation, office, retail, hospitality, educational, institutional, industrial, and other similar building types is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with staff supervision and mechanical group operation support is an asset
• Experience with Energy Modeling (for LEED documentation) is an asset
• Knowledge of CADD design software such as AutoCADD and Microstation as well as design in 3D (i.e. modelling and drafting) an asset
• Experience with Design Build Project is an asset

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