Job Description

At Williams Engineering Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community. Knowing what we do reaches beyond a single project, we believe it's not only our responsibility but our core purpose to engineer cities that are safe, inclusive, and resilient.
We believe in the value of shared knowledge to better consult, create, and encourage diverse perspectives, to provide innovative solutions across the busiest cities and the most remote regions of Western and Northern Canada. We recognize that our people do much more than engineer solutions and solve our clients’ greatest challenges; they have the opportunity to impact the communities in which they live, work, and build relationships in. In order to make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. To us, this means providing fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment. This also means maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer a flexible work environment to support the unique and busy lives that our people lead.
There are many reasons why remote working helps people have more control over their work and balance their lives, that's why at Williams Engineering, we believe a remote work strategy makes business sense and helps us achieve our purpose of brightening the lives of people in our communities by reducing our carbon footprint. We operate on a fully remote option for any teammate who wants to when deemed appropriate by their manager.
If you join us, you have an opportunity to be a part of the impact that we create. We are looking for teammates who want to have an impact on the community though their work and are interested in taking on initiative to live out your Purpose though your work every day.
Reports to: Team Lead or Regional Business Manager
Based at: Vancouver Office
Position Purpose: As a Mechanical Technologist, you will work closely with the Team Lead/Project Manager, assisting on various projects, and contributing to the technical capability and production requirements of the Service Line. You will also provide exceptional customer service and coordination assistance with internal and external project partners (consultants, contractors, etc.).
Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Write various engineering reports that do not require significant editing.
• Coordinate with all Service Lines, extract and relay relevant information for complex problems.
• Working knowledge of national and local building codes.
• Prepare or assist preparing fee proposals.
• Operate independently on routine projects.
• Review and mark-up complex drawings.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior team mates, this includes reviewing reports and ensuring technical standards are met.
• Contribute to maintaining and improving quality control.
• Share expertise with other offices.
• Prepare technical design for a variety of the following:

• HVAC,
• Plumbing,
• Fire Suppression,
• Equipment selections and specifications, and
• Energy analysis

• Draft, review and mark up iterations using AutoCAD and Revit MEP.
• Effectively resolve mechanical/construction conflicts with contractors during construction phase.
• Resolve mechanical/construction technical issues and cost implications.
• Conduct regular site reviews and write reports.
• Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WEC Purpose and Core Values.
• Team mates are required to adhere to the company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices in effect at any given time.
• Have the ability to apply for a Federal security clearance in order to work on institutional projects as required.
• Teammates in a leadership position are expected to obtain their Leadership in Safety Excellence certificate as part of their role with WEC

• A graduate of a diploma program in Mechanical Technology Program.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in Buildings Engineering.
• May hold or be working towards an AScT or C.E.T. designation

• Excellent interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of perspectives and has an open, clear and succinct communication style.
• Application knowledge of WEC systems and programs (including MS Office 365, SharePoint, Deltek Vision, Revit MEP)
• Understanding of the following:
  • Have a working knowledge of design and construction budgets.
  • Able to identify innovative technical approaches to mechanical engineering.
  • Ability to identify risks – satisfy client needs/ our needs.
  • Ability to accurately apply codes and regulations.
  • Ability to coordinate with all Service Lines, extract and relay relevant information for complex projects.