Job Description

Project Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Kelowna, Victoria, Richmond, BC or Edmonton, AB

Pinchin is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team in either our Kelowna, Victoria, Richmond, or Edmonton (preferred) office.


As Project Engineer, you will assist the District Energy Group in assessing and designing renewable-based district energy solutions for municipalities, institutions, utilities, and private developers. In addition, you will assist in reviewing work being carried out on site for the Blatchford District Energy System, an exciting 5th Generation District Energy System now being developed in Edmonton. You will also be expected to help out the rest of the mechanical engineering team.



Our services include more than just engineering design -- we help clients understand the financial, regulatory, and operational aspects of their projects.



You will also be responsible for helping to grow the local Office with a potential for a leadership role in the future for the right candidate.

A Day in the life of a Project Engineer at Pinchin:

Planning and design of ambient temperature district energy sharing systems which use heat pumps and renewable energy like geoexchange and wastewater heat recovery to provide heating and cooling to communities. Building mechanical HVAC and Plumbing designs for Pinchin's broad portfolio of clients in British Columbia and across Canada. Low carbon electrification projects which use heat pumps to recover waste heat and offset carbon-based heating. Energy Audits, Specialist Reports and GHG reduction studies in existing buildings in Western Canada with assistance from our energy modelers Assisting other groups in Pinchin with HVAC and plumbing advice as required Support projects related to new builds and retrofits in multiple sectors including residential, commercial and institutional. Conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy and district energy projects Design, review, and inspect heat recovery systems for commercial, institutional and residential facilities, including central energy plants Assist in preparing detailed designs for heat pump based hydronic systems Monitor operations and report on the performance of existing heat pump and district energy systems Prepare proposals, cost estimates and reports. Win public bids. Foster and maintain positive, long term client relationships

What you bring to the Pinchin team:

University degree in Mechanical Engineering and P.Eng. designation. Alternatively, a person with expert level proven work experience will also be considered. LEED or CEM designations considered an asset. 6+ years of consulting engineering experience. Demonstrated ability to gain new and grow existing relationships with clients. Must have experience in district energy, geothermal (geoexchange), and/or chiller plant design. Experience in building HVAC design, particularly retrofit projects and hydronic systems for heating and cooling in residential or commercial buildings Experience conducting energy audits or evaluating energy efficiency measures for building mechanical systems. Good research and technical writing skills Excellent English verbal communication, organizational and prioritizing skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and a basic knowledge of AutoCAD, IES, load calculation software. A valid driver's license Ability to travel to various client sites either locally or to adjacent provinces Must have ability to work remotely and independently. Entrepreneur mindset is an asset. 5+ years of experience in residential design and energy modeling Played key roles in Education (K-12/Post-Secondary) and/or Healthcare sectors within the last 5 years with client references available upon request.

What's in it for you:

Of course, we offer competitive salaries and great benefits, but what makes Pinchin stand out from the crowd? Above all else, we care about our employees and the world around us! Our employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, opportunities for community involvement including many environmental initiatives, a casual dress code, paid personal days, three weeks' paid vacation to start, reimbursement for association membership dues, wellness spending account, social activities, team building events, corporate hotel rates and much more! All of this and more in an inclusive, dynamic work environment! Take a look to see all Pinchin has to offer: Pinchin Benefits

Please note that our recruitment process may involve online testing, depending on the position. As an employee of Pinchin, you will be required by our clients to undergo security clearances and, periodically, drug and alcohol testing in order to gain access to certain job sites. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Pinchin however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

No agency phone calls please

Why Pinchin?

At Pinchin, our employees are the heart of our business. If you're ready to build on your technical and project management skills, we have the resources and subject matter experts to support your career growth. We provide a dynamic and forward-thinking culture that is based on integrity, respect, social responsibility and a passion for learning.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm that provides a wide range of engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada and the US. We are committed to employment practices that promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please inform us.

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