Mechanical Designer
JOB TITLE Mechanical Designer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Since 1964, MCW has grown and built a solid reputation for delivering professional consulting engineering services. Over this time, we have developed into an award winning multi-disciplinary consulting group of companies. MCW designs buildings in collaboration with our clients of architects and developers, which incorporate energy efficient systems to deliver light, heat, cooling and power while minimizing carbon footprints. MCW designs voice and data systems that connect people within buildings and companies across the globe. By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the enriched environments valued by our clients and their clients to work, educate, heal, live and play. The rich and diverse portfolio of MCW projects represent the hard work and dedication of the staff in each of the MCW offices from coast to coast. For further Information please check out our website: www.mcw.com.
MCW is seeking a self-motivated Mechanical Designer to join our Vancouver Office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to grow and develop their professional career.
Position: Mechanical Designer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with the preparation of drawings and schematics
- Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness
- Work with project team and Project Manager to ensure on-time project completion
- Escalate resource issues to the appropriate Project Manager
- Review architectural and structural drawings
- Work with contractors and respond to technical inquiries
- Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project
- Help establish and promote client relationships
- Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients
- Overtime as required
Qualifications, Experience and Education:
- Completion of post-secondary education in a related field such as Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology or Building Systems Technology.
- Working towards obtaining Certified Engineering Technologist Designation in British Columbia
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
- New grad with relevant co-op and academic work experience
- Background developing construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit
- Familiar with bid and tendering process
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint
- Experience working with customers and client base
- Experience working in a team based environment
- Experience in site investigations and construction review is considered an asset.
Required Skills:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including executives
- Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner
- Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards
- High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
- Excellent time management skills and project management skills
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail-oriented.
- Team and customer service-focused.
- Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible.
Job Specific Competencies:
Analytical Thinking – Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues
Client Focus – Providing service excellence with added value to internal and/or external clients
Continuous Learning – Identifying and addressing learning and developmental needs to enhance own performance
Creativity and Innovation – Modifies current approaches to generating viable, new approaches and solutions
Initiative – Addresses current issues by dealing with situations proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
Interactive Communication – Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering two-way open communication
Legislative, Policies, Procedures & Standards – Understanding and using relevant legislation, policies, procedures and/or standards in performing one’s work
Results Management – Supervises work/projects by organizing time, work and resources to accomplish in the most effective and efficient way
Self Confidence – Demonstrating realistic trust in own abilities and confidence when challenged
Teamwork – Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals
Interested applicants please apply online or send your application to careers@mcw.com including the position title and Vancouver in the subject line.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MCW Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer.
MCW Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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