Designs and manages mechanical engineering projects involving HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, and building automation upgrades. Responsibilities include project scope, budgets, CAD deliverables, client coordination, feasibility studies, construction administration, code compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Provides technical leadership, mentorship, quality-control support, and recommendations for existing facilities. Requires independent project delivery, client communication, professional engineering licensure in Ontario, and travel throughout Ontario and potentially North America.
Who We Are
BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia. Further information is available at www.bgis.com
SUMMARY
The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be a member of the Professional Services team and be able to work independently on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, drainage, fire protection and Building Automation System (BAS) upgrade projects. The potential candidate must have good communication, client liaison skills and a strong technical background in order to start and complete projects independently. Projects include tenant fit-up, commercial building mechanical retrofit system upgrades, data centre HVAC retrofit projects, decarbonization strategies and design.
This role will be that of an individual contributor however the candidate will be expected to provide experience, leadership, and mentorship to the rest of the mechanical engineering team. This role will work with our CAD department to develop and deliver mechanical designs.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for independent project management of multiple concurrent mechanical design projects:
- Management of scope and deliverables
- Management of CAD deliverables and management of CAD staff deliverables
- Management of requests with authorities having jurisdiction
- Management of project budgets and financials
- Provide client communication and coordination, design development, and construction contract administration for mechanical systems upgrade projects mentioned above.
- Provide feasibility and assessment studies related to existing HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection and building automation systems related to above.
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, facility management professionals and technicians in order to develop short and long-term recommendations, design and construction implementation related to mechanical upgrade projects for existing facilities.
- The Senior Mechanical Engineer must be able to work independently with minimal supervision to complete project assignments.
- Support Project Delivery Services Project Managers and Workplace Solutions Architects from project initiation to completion.
General Duties
- Support the Professional Services team with mentoring young engineers.
- Support the Professional Services team to develop and improve processes, including quality control.
- Support the Professional Services team to further develop and upkeep standard specifications, detail libraries, and design best practices.
- Support the Professional Services team with experience and leadership on all mechanical related scope items.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or College Diploma with minimum 9 years of consulting industry experience providing mechanical design and engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer able to stamp mechanical drawings in the province of Ontario.
- Strong technical background in engineering and construction of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), building controls, plumbing and life safety systems.
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards – such as Provincial and National Building Codes, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME, API, ANSI, CSA, etc.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment and able to coordinate with Architectural, Electrical and Structural disciplines.
- Proficient with MS Office products.
- Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other employees.
- Prior client interface experience.
- Strong organization skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- A team player.
- Able to travel throughout North America.
Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in other Provinces would be considered a bonus.
Other
- Must have a valid Class G license and vehicle in order to travel throughout Ontario for projects.
- Willing to travel to other provinces for projects.
This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $82,432 - $113,040 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.
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About UsWe value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.About the TeamBGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.
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