Mechanical Technologist

Williams Engineering Canada Inc•Calgary, AB

1d•Remote

About The Position

At Williams Engineering Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community by engineering 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 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. To make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. We provide fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Our team members thrive in an environment that values growth, innovation, and respect. 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.

Requirements

Typically a graduate of a 1-2 year technical certificate or diploma program in Mechanical Technology
4 – 6 years of experience
Excellent interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of perspectives, and has an open, clear, and succinct communication style
Application knowledge of WE systems and programs including MS Office 365, SharePoint, Deltek Vision, AutoCAD, Revit MEP
Have a working knowledge of budgets
Able to identify innovative technical approaches to building mechanical systems engineering
Ability to identify risks and satisfy both client needs and company needs
Ability to accurately apply codes and regulations
Ability to coordinate with all Service Lines and extract and relay relevant information for complex projects

Nice To Haves

May hold or be working towards a C.E.T. designation
May be working towards P.Tech / P.Tech (Eng.) designation

Responsibilities

Write reports that do not require significant editing
Coordinate with all Service Lines, extract and relay relevant information for complex problems
Maintain a working knowledge of building codes
Assist with fee proposals by assessing time budget required to execute project tasks
Operate independently on routine projects
Review and help complete complex mechanical systems drawings
Complete phases of the project within the duration of time that has been budgeted
Provide guidance and leadership to junior teammates, this includes reviewing drawings and ensuring technical standards are met
Contribute to maintaining and improving quality control
Share expertise with other offices
Prepare technical designs for building mechanical systems such as: HVAC Systems, Plumbing Systems, Fire Sprinkler and Fire Suppression Systems, Fuel systems
Select equipment and components to achieve goals of the mechanical system
May resolve mechanical system construction conflicts with contractors
May resolve mechanical system construction technical issues and cost implications
Conduct site reviews and write reports of observations and conclusions
Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WE Purpose and Core Values
Adhere to company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices
Have the ability to apply for a Federal security clearance in order to work on institutional projects as required