• Job Description

  Req#: 68847

  The Opportunity:

  WSP is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to join our Buildings - Mechanical department, located at our Vancouver, BC office. Reporting to the Director, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, this position will be responsible for the plumbing design of a variety of institutional, light industrial, commercial, healthcare, and recreational buildings.

  Why choose WSP?

  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
  • Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

  We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

  #WeAreWSP

  What you can expect to do here:

  • Develop design documents, plans, schematics, reports, and calculations in compliance with client standards, company standards, and applicable local code and regulation
  • Provide technical support to the design team and Project Managers
  • Proven knowledge of BC Plumbing Code
  • Ability to guide junior plumbing designers
  • Drafting of plumbing systems in Revit and AutoCAD
  • On-site mechanical investigations, audits, and reviews as required
  • Writing technical and field investigation reports
  • Attend project design and construction meetings with clients and contractors.
  • Review equipment shop drawings and carry out construction administrative tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned/required.

  What you’ll bring to WSP:

  • Diploma from a technical university/college in mechanical technology or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
  • Knowledge and experience of CSA Healthcare code is an asset
  • Proven expertise using Revit and AutoCAD
  • Knowledge of MS Office 365 software tools
  • Self-motivated with strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks
  • Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and electrical drawings with minimum supervision
  • Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Reputation for meeting or exceeding expectations
  • Ability in coaching and teaching
  • A "can do" attitude, able to work in a team environment

  Compensation

  Salary range (in British Colombia): $53,100 - $73,000

  The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

• About the company

  WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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