Senior Mechanical Designer

Global Infrastructure•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$86,400 - CA$105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the curious. Problem solvers. Driven to unlock the potential in every system. Across five countries are 1,100 engineers, designers, and consultants collaborating to elevate the human experience, create more resilient communities, and protect the health of the planet. We transform the built environment by creating dynamic solutions — living systems — that are smart, resilient, and connected. At Introba, this is why we show up every day. To use our curiosity for good. To inspire change. To empower changemakers Introba provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners. Job Summary Working collaboratively with a diverse team of individuals to develop innovative and sustainable energy systems, and high-performance buildings. Within a dynamic design team, the Senior Mechanical Designer plays a fundamental role in leading the team to design, engineer, and produce heating, cooling, plumbing, and low-carbon energy systems for different building types and applications within Institutional Buildings The Senior Designer performs tasks and delivers projects under the guidance of, and per the instructions provided by, the Associate and/or Principal-in-Charge, including but not limited to performing engineering calculations, drafting, coordinating with the design team, equipment suppliers, constructors, and clients, and delegating design work to Junior Design Staff to put together design packages to submit to the client.

Requirements

Able to read Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical drawings with minimal supervision.
Able to apply prescriptive requirements of plumbing, building, and sprinkler codes.
Experience with schematic design, equipment selection, and 2D AutoCAD and 3D Revit.
Basic understanding of global sustainability issues and current best practices in sustainable building design.
Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, such as Passive House, Zero Carbon Building, LEED.
Experience performing accurate and detailed site surveys.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond systematically to critical situations.
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Relationship Building
Active Listening
Coordination
Writing
Speaking
Judgement and Decision Making
Persuasion
Dynamic & Well-Spoken
Delegation
Ability "sketch" ideas
Curious and enthusiastic.
Coaching.
Collaboration.
Service Orientation.
Adaptable to changing priorities.
Client Focus
Collaboration
Innovation
Integrity
Sustainability
5+ years design experience in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
University degree, college/technology diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Able to work autonomously with Junior Design Staff to deliver simple projects, on time and within budget.
Able to contribute to workload planning of design team.
Able to perform higher-level design tasks independently and effectively, including developing Schematic Designs, collaborating with Energy Analyst to develop energy and carbon analyses.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) are highly preferred.
LEED® or Passive House Accreditation is an asset.
Experience in Passive House, Aquatics, or District Energy projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform and review heating, cooling, and ventilation load calculations (HAP, TAS, Excel, etc.).
Prepare Mechanical and Plumbing schematic design layout and final design.
Create and maintain mechanical equipment schedule and motorlist.
Review and prepare mechanical specifications.
Prepare or confirm all mechanical equipment and motorlist selections using the firm’s selection procedures.
Review shop drawings, Requests for Information (RFIs), and other construction changes.
Coordinate mechanical requirements with other disciplines involved in the project design team.
Direct and supervise Junior and Intermediate Designers within your team to ensure the delivery of quality projects.
Coordinate or confirm service requirements/connections with the respective utility and/or municipal agencies.
Assist with fee proposal preparation.
Maintain good client relations.