Apprentice - Mechanical Design Engineer

2 months ago


Ottawa, Canada WSP Canada Full time
p>The Opportunity: Reporting to the Manager, M&E, this position will be responsible for applying their mechanical engineering knowledge on project work from conceptual design through completion in the following areas: commercial, residential, retail, and institutional buildings. Technical quality, cost-effectiveness, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing guidance to a team of designers/technicians are integral parts of this role. WSP's Electrical & Mechanical team engages in the design of healthcare, educational, commercial, residential, recreational, and light industrial facilities, specializing in large and complex projects, sustainable developments, and projects utilizing Alternate Delivery methods including Public-Private Partnerships (P3).
  1. We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
  2. 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.
  3. Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

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.

What you can expect to do here:

  1. Responsible for taking design projects from start to finish and applying a high level of technical, professional engineering and consulting expertise; Ensures the design documents meet established project criteria and applicable standards.
  2. Coordinates the preparation of engineering specifications and drawings.
  3. Utilizes industry-specific software and related technologies in design and analysis.
  4. Prepare engineering design including calculations, specifications, and drawings for the following building systems:
    1. HVAC
    2. Plumbing
    3. Fire Protection
    4. Fuel Systems
  5. You will be responsible to project manage some projects including financial review and maintaining budget and meeting milestones deliverables.
  6. Responsible for reviewing project construction and managing construction engineering correspondence.
  7. Peer review junior engineers' work.

What you'll bring to WSP:

  1. 10+ years of related experience in a mechanical consulting engineering environment with a professional engineering designation.
  2. Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. li>
  3. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Carrier Hourly Analysis (HAP) or Trane TRACE software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) are required.
  4. Proficiency with MEP Revit is highly desirable.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

We are locally dedicated with international scale. We foster collaboration in everything we do.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times, as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.



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