Mechanical Engineering - Project Engineer

at  MCW Group of Companies

Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data. By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal.
We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients’ environmental footprint and create sustainable communities.

Responsibilities: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare the concept design and complete load calculations, schematics, equipment selection and system concept report.
• Coordinate with other disciplines internally as well as externally with consultants and architects
• Prepare the contract documents including the specifications.
• Conduct site visits during the construction phase.
• Work with the field review team during the construction phase and ensure ASHRAE compliance and LEED where applicable.
• Update the schedule regularly as agreed to for the project
• Evaluate shop drawing reviews.
• Provide the Project Manager with various status reports
• Escalate resource issues to the appropriate Project Manager
• Assist in sourcing new work and maintaining existing client base

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline such as Building Systems
• Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or Eligibility for licensing in the Province of Alberta, Ontario or British Colombia
• 5+ years of engineering and/or design co-ordination experience in the consulting industry
• Experience in multi-disciplined project coordination and management

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT is an asset
• Require comprehensive knowledge of current engineering principles and practices, complemented with a strong knowledge of project management concepts and practices
• Experience conducting site visits would be an asset.
• Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner
• Knowledge of Canadian/American Engineering standards
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including executives
• Excellent time management and project management skills
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures

• Prepare the concept design and complete load calculations, schematics, equipment selection and system concept report.
• Coordinate with other disciplines internally as well as externally with consultants and architects
• Prepare the contract documents including the specifications.
• Conduct site visits during the construction phase.
• Work with the field review team during the construction phase and ensure ASHRAE compliance and LEED where applicable.
• Update the schedule regularly as agreed to for the project
• Evaluate shop drawing reviews.
• Provide the Project Manager with various status reports
• Escalate resource issues to the appropriate Project Manager
• Assist in sourcing new work and maintaining existing client bas