Senior Engineer - Mechanical

Job summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and documentation of mechanical systems for utility substations, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. They are responsible for managing project scope, budget, and schedule while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Job details

Position Overview Power Your Future with Qualus in our T&D Canada business as a Senior Substation Engineer - Mechanical. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this position is located in our Vancouver, BC office. If you have a successful track record in heavy industry and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you. Responsibilities Preparation and review of mechanical design drawings including: Site layout showing equipment, buildings, diesel gen sets, and fire protection information Control and/or other building floor plans and sections showing mechanical equipment including HVAC, plumbing, air/gas piping, gas and fire protection systems Plumbing schematics HVAC and fire protection controls block diagram Diesel Generator building drawings: plan view, elevation views, fire protection and fire suppression system drawings, major equipment drawings (genset and fuel tank) Facility and equipment plans, elevations and sections Mechanical equipment mounting details including seismic bracing and supports Preparation and review of detailed design documents and calculations including: Design Basis and Standards: Includes design methodology, scope of work, major assumptions (e.g., fire protection requirements and associated risks), applicable provincial, national, and international standards, environmental considerations, site information, and reference documents. Equipment and Specifications including the equipment list (including special considerations), mechanical technical specifications, and design calculations supporting equipment selection. Diesel Genset Sizing and Fire Separation design encompassing the diesel genset sizing report (including diesel storage requirements) and heat flux calculations for building fire separation distances. Testing and Acceptance including equipment acceptance procedures and test protocols. Field Review and Documentation including field review plans and reports. Review of vendor documents against specifications Lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning, including mentoring junior engineers and designers Coordinate and oversee the development of resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for the project discipline team. Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors Respond to requests from construction sites and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and returning data to clients Travel to site and liaise with internal groups, external contractors, and clients Enhance and maintain relationships with internal groups as well as external contractors and clients Ensuring the latest safe practices and methods are integrated into the design Liaise and work with other engineering disciplines: Civil, Structural, Architectural, Electrical etc. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university along with a Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or the ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC 8-10+ years of mechanical engineering experience related to HVAC systems. Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including (NBC-AB Edition, NECB, ASHRAE, NFPA, API, SMACNA etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship is required Preferred Qualifications: Experience with mechanical design for utility substations Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States is considered an asset #LI-MM1 Benefits & Compensation Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements. The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law. Company Overview Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US. We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

What you’ll do

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and documentation of mechanical systems for utility substations, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection. They are responsible for managing project scope, budget, and schedule while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess a Canadian Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for EGBC registration. A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, specifically with HVAC systems and relevant regulatory codes, is required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mechanical Engineering
• HVAC Systems
• Substation Design
• Plumbing Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Diesel Generator Sizing
• Seismic Bracing
• Project Management
• Technical Specifications
• Engineering Calculations
• Vendor Document Review
• Construction Commissioning
• Regulatory Compliance
• Mentoring
• Budgeting
• Resource Planning
• Mentorship
• Authorization (Computing)
• Planning
• Resilience
• Program Management
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Engineering Design Process
• Social Security
• Data Security
• Commissioning
• Construction
• Time Off Management
• Mechanical Design
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Employee Assistance Programs
• HVAC
• Legislation
• Subcontracting
• Project Documentation
• Fire Protection
• Plumbing
• NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Codes
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Workplace Inclusivity
• International Standards
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Equipment Selection
• Flux (React.js)
• Floor Planning
• Diesel Generators
• Elevation Drawings
• Block Diagram

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Mechanical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer (General)
• Mechanical Engineers

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