THE OPPORTUNITY: BUILDING SERVICES MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Rocky Point Engineering is a highly successful Mechanical Consulting Engineering firm with 8 offices across British Columbia and we are seeking candidates with both education and experience in hydraulic fire protection design.
We are seeking a self-motivated Fire Protection Designer/Engineer with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in mechanical drafting and design using REVIT and/or AutoCAD. The successful candidate will be involved in fire protection design.
We are looking to obtain an enthusiastic, talented, and professional team player for our Nanaimo and Vancouver, BC offices. The applicant must be detail oriented, love challenges, and enjoy contributing to the success of the team in a progressive work environment.
We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package in addition to a flexible partial “work at home” environment to individuals that can demonstration they can operate independently and maintain communication as part of a team.

MINIMUM SKILLS /QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• University degree, college/technology diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 2+ years design and AutoCAD experience in Fire Protection Engineering.
• Able to read Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical drawings
• Ability to multi-task and meet project deadlines.

Optional Skills / Qualifications: The following are optional but would be an asset for the candidate

• 2 + years of BIM/Revit experience in fire protection modelling
• Senior design team leadership experience.
• Site related fire protection experience at field reviews.
• Ability to deal with site related construction correspondence such as answering RFI’s and issuing of site instructions.
• Experience in client management and quality control procedures.
• Experience in public and private sector fire protection project design in various market sectors.

The main Responsibilities will include, but not necessarily limited to the following:

• Setup AutoCAD/Revit drawings using company AutoCAD/Revit design and CAD standards
• Production of fire protection piping and head layout drawings.
• Perform hydraulic sprinkler design and pipe sizing using specific design software
• Preparation of details, schematics and specifications related to fire protection design.
• Detailed review of work performed prior to submitting completed drafting to design team and working within company’s organizational quality management system
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the manager