Project Engineer

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Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow's visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.  

At CIMA+, you'll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you'll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that's engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company. 

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.  

Welcome to CIMA+ 

CIMA+'s Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings.  We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you'll make a real impact. Together, we'll push boundaries and go above what's expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world 

Join our team in the buildings sector as a Mechanical Project Engineer in our Dartmouth office. As part of a team recognized for its expertise, you will participate in the HVAC, Plumbing and Fire suppression system design of institutional, residential, and commercial projects etc. You will bring your technical knowledge and your professional experience to provide innovative solutions for our clients' projects. Thanks to your experience and technical knowledge, you will help develop innovative solutions to our clients' projects. In addition, you will contribute to CIMA+'s outreach in the Atlantic region.

As a key player in building mechanics projects, you will contribute to the design of plans and models, perform surveys, and assist the engineering team in the realization of projects in the commercial, industrial, institutional and hospital sectors.

You will work in a dynamic environment, as part of a team of engineers, technicians and drafters, on challenging projects. You will evolve within a passionate team in a context where initiative and trust are strongly encouraged. 

Primary responsibilities

• Prepare proposal submissions including pricing, agreements, and/or response to RFPs.
• Participate in the design of building mechanical systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire suppression).
• Perform energy audits and building assessments for installed mechanical systems.
• Follow up on each step of a project (field surveys and inspections, technical reports, plans and specifications, work supervision)
• Assisting the client during tender process and providing construction support and inspection services for building mechanical systems.
• Project planning including design schedule, and proposed construction schedules.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Provide technical support to clients and ensure proper coordination with the various stakeholders (architects, engineers, contractors) throughout the project.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical building engineering or an equivalent
• Hold a P. Eng certification from Engineers Nova Scotia
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical building system design (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Suppression)
• Working knowledge of Autocad and Revit software
• Ability to work on different projects simultaneously
• Fluency in oral and written English is a must (French is considered an asset).
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.  

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you: 

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution 
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees 
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode  
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada 
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience 
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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