Company Overview
DEI Consulting Engineers is a professional mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm providing services to architects and building owners in the building service industry since 1999. With a comprehensive list of completed projects ranging from residential, education, institutional, recreational, and commercial, DEI Consulting Engineers has the experience to provide full-service mechanical and electrical consulting for any development, building, or client.
Role Overview
DEI’s goal is to hire a confident mechanical designer with three to five years of experience completing mechanical design in the building service industry.
This position is a growth position and not for a current vacancy.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Develop, with oversight from a Senior Mechanical Engineer as required, the technical design for various building mechanical systems from preliminary design phases through to completion including but not limited to HVAC, hydronic heating & cooling, plumbing and drainage, and fire protection.
- Assist Senior Mechanical Engineer to effectively resolve construction issues, manage client expectations, review construction sites, liaise with contractors, and other contract administration requirements.
- Performing or reviewing design calculations of these systems, attending design meetings to represent the mechanical discipline, selecting relevant equipment, management of other junior mechanical team members, overseeing / completing the drafting and modeling of assigned projects, coordination of mechanical systems with electrical, architectural, structural, and other disciplines, and contract administration requirements.
- Be responsible for drafting (AutoCAD) or modeling (Revit) mechanical systems for projects with minimum instructions from Senior Mechanical Engineer, as well as provide direction and mark-up for junior team members.
- Be responsible for design document updates and reissuance of drawings and sketches to assist Senior staff for issuing site instructions, change notices and addenda throughout the construction portion of a project.
Qualifications
- Three to five years of mechanical engineering experience in the building service industry.
- University degree or diploma from an accredited engineering program.
- Eligible to purse or has obtained a P.Eng. or LEL designation with Professional Engineers Ontario or an OACETT certification (C.E.T., C.Tech.).
- Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize AutoCAD and / or Revit to prepare mechanical design documents.
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to deliver mechanical designs for a variety of building types, including, but not limited to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, plumbing and drainage systems, building automation systems / controls, fire protection systems.
- Knowledge of Canadian and Ontario Building codes and standards including OBC SB-1, SB-4 & SB-10 supplementary standards, NFPA 13, NFPA 14, CSA B149.1, ASHRAE 62.1, and ASHRAE 90.1.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
- Excellent time management skills, ability to think analytically, attention to detail, resourceful and detail-oriented, and team and customer service focused.
- Ability to effectively resolve construction issues, manage client expectations, review construction sites, liaise with contractors, and other contract administration requirements.
- Ability to supervise and provide instructions and markups to junior staff is considered an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Working at DEI Consulting Engineers
DEI has built and cultivated a collaborative, inclusive, and upbeat working culture. We understand that different beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds are vital to bringing in fresh ideas, perspectives, and experiences to our firm, our work, and the communities that we live and work within.
Our firm is committed to providing our staff with an array of benefits that support their financial, physical, and mental well-being.
Employee benefits include:
- Health Benefits: A competitive benefit plan that includes extended health care (prescription drugs, eyeglasses, chiropody, physiotherapy, etc.) and dental coverage.
- Group RRSP Program: An employee and employer contribution RRSP program.
- Training & Mentorship: Access to one-on-one training and mentorship by Partners of the firm, company organized training sessions, paid time off to attend industry events, and other professional development opportunities.
- Staff Events: Complimentary staff and family events that have included: an overnight stay for staff and a guest at Blue Mountain, a visit to a local farm for some outdoor fun, virtual cooking events, trampoline dodgeball, etc.
- Health & Wellness Benefit: Personal fitness/health and wellness reimbursement (i.e. fitness equipment, gym membership, sport leagues, etc.).
- Sick Leave: Sick days with paid coverage.
- Parental Leave Benefit: A top up program to support employees choosing to grow their families.
- Flexible Working Arrangement: Flex hours to support employee work life balance.
- Daily Coffee, Tea, & Snacks: Complimentary daily snacks, coffee, and tea for employees’ enjoyment.
Application Process
Interested individuals are to send their cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please note the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. We appreciate the time and effort put forth by all applicants; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
** Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Pay: $27.00-$40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
