Mechanical Designer II (HVAC/Plumbing/Fire Protection)

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually

Company

Building engineering design, analytics, and consulting services focused on sustainable, resilient, and connected solutions for the built environment.

What you will do

• Create mechanical designs and technical drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Develop HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection layouts with limited supervision.
• Set up heating and cooling load calculation files, prepare preliminary motor lists, and support equipment selection.
• Maintain design files and ensure AutoCAD/Revit standards and internal design checklists are followed.
• Review and process shop drawings, write reports, and attend site surveys with senior staff.
• Assist senior designers and project leads with stakeholder meetings, client relationships, and junior staff training.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of AutoCAD experience, including academic and professional experience.
• At least 2 years of design experience with HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for different building types.
• Ability to read architectural, structural, and electrical drawings with limited supervision.
• Ability to apply plumbing, building, and sprinkler code requirements, including NFPA, BCBC, and the BC Plumbing Code.
• Mechanical engineering university degree or college diploma is an asset.

Nice to have

• Revit MEP experience.
• Knowledge of energy modeling and calculations.
• EIT classification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on sustainable building engineering.
• Career development opportunities and continuing education benefits.
• Benefits may include medical, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off, an employee assistance program, and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and supporting veterans, military spouses, and reservists.