Senior Designer, Mechanical

Arrow Engineering Inc. provides clients with the full complement of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering services, including automation & commissioning, for the building construction industry. Working throughout Western Canada and the North, our highly skilled team of engineers, technical, and support staff deliver effective, functional, innovative design solutions, across all markets. The result is great project outcomes for clients and sustainable environments for people.

Our Saskatoon office is currenly seeking a Senior Designer, Mechanical. As we continue to expand into a fully integrated M / E engineering firm dedicated to providing building solutions for our clients, we are seeking responsible individuals who will enjoy working within a strong team based environment. If you are a highly motivated and experienced Senior Designer, Mechanical, why not consider joining our team in the services we provide, and in our continued growth and success?

Role & Responsibility

Providing guidance and support to Arrow Engineering’s mechanical engineering team, the Senior Designer, Mechanical has a shared responsibility for the performance and success of our mechanical engineering team.

This position will report directly to the Senior Project Manager, Mechanical, work independently, and with minimal supervision. The Senior Designer, Mechanical will be responsible for taking design projects from start to finish. This is an opportunity to start with a clean desk and be a part of a wide variety of projects on a broader scope to ensure growth in the company.

In addition, the Senior Designer, Mechanical will apply a high level of technical and professional mechanical engineering and consulting expertise while offering leadership to members of the design team with overall responsibility for ensuring the output of the design meets the established project criteria and all applicable standards. The position is also responsible for researching and implementing new technology designs as mandated by clients and the PIC. The work environment is of high volume, offering a range of project complexities and requires a high level of responsibility.

Duties

• Working with the Senior Project Manager, develops mechanical design strategies for building construction to ensure efficient and sustainable project delivery
• Actively participates all projects during design and construction
• Successfully develops relationships with engineers, technologists, technicians, and construction personnel
• Coordinates the preparation of engineering specifications and drawings, quantity and cost estimates
• Responsible for ensuring the mechanical consultants’ drawings and specifications meet established project criteria and applicable standards
• Develops standards related to our mechanical engineering practice, ensuring best practices for project delivery, and when applicable sustainable building construction
• Utilization of industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis
• Preparation of reports, proposals, and tender/bid submissions, budgets, project plans, and other supporting documentation, as required
• Manages all aspects associated with contract administration and client services monitoring
• When necessary, involvement with a variety of agencies for project approvals and permitting purposes
• Meet with clients regarding projects, progress reporting, and the resolution of technical issues, when required
• Estimating and scheduling of projects, procurement of materials, and update / maintenance of company-related resources

Qualifications

Education: A certificate or diploma in mechanical / architectural drafting technology from an accredited institution, or a university degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Canadian or United States university or proof of equivalency. Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientist of Saskatoon (APEGS), along with LEED Accreditation and sustainable design experience are considered assets.

Experience: Five to seven years of experience in consulting mechanical design engineering for buildings or equivalent experience and responsibilities is required. A comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with AutoCAD drafting are required. Proficiency with Revit is considered an asset.

Character Strengths

• Professional
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent communication, time management, multitasking, and detail orientation skills
• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Effectively manages a variety of projects simultaneously
• Able to balance work and personal requirements
• Sense of humour
• Enjoys working in a professional office environment, with occasional client and site visits, and work outside of normal business hours

Compensation

We value our members – the people who contribute to making our firm a success, As such, we offer a competitive compensation package, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and a great working atmosphere that affords everyone the potential for professional growth and personal development. We enjoy a culture that is respectful, trusting, and supportive, and as such understand the importance of work / life balance. Interested?

To apply for this position, visit our website at www.arrowonline.ca/about/careers/or submit your cover letter and resume to Careers@ArrowOnline.ca, in confidence.