Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fire Suppression

Position Details

We are looking for a
Senior Mechanical Engineer in Fire Suppression (Project Manager)
to join our Vancouver office. In this role, you will lead a team of designers to deliver projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget expectations are met. You should have a proven track record in both technical excellence and business development. Creativity, a proactive attitude, and strong communication, organizational, and report-writing skills are essential.

The
AME Consulting Group
is an employee-owned organization that provides our employees with opportunities to build their legacy with exciting career possibilities and growth. We specialize in sustainable and environmentally responsible design, with projects across a diverse range of sectors. With a resolve for a better tomorrow, we have cultivated an environment where learning and mentoring thrives. We are looking for someone who is motivated, talented, and a committed team member to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire suppression systems, including calculations and equipment selections.
• Plan, coordinate, and complete multiple projects.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, specifications, meeting minutes, contract drawings, and documentation.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to the team, ensuring technical quality.
• Establish and monitor internal budgets and project delivery schedules.
• Mentor and guide the career development of the Fire Suppression Team.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business development efforts and achieve annual revenue and new work targets.
• Assist in developing internal technical guidance documents.
• Comply with AME Quality management standards and processes.
• Build and maintain industry presence through community, industry, and educational engagement.
• Participate in relevant conferences annually.
• Develop and deliver presentations internally, to clients, or at conferences.
• Pursue career development to maintain professional designations.

Key Skills

• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with HydroCAD or other industry used hydraulic calculation software is required.
• Ability to assess and align team composition with project demands.
• Technical and project management mentoring skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of engineering technical developments.
• Strong analytical, communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships with all employees, clients, colleagues, and municipal agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and conflicting priorities.
• Sound engineering decision-making and judgment.

Qualifications and Experience

• P.Eng. or Professional Technologist designation is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the engineering industry, focusing on team management, business development, and client relationship management.
• Comprehensive understanding of fire suppression codes and standards relevant to BC and Alberta building codes.
• Proficient in creating and overseeing detailed fire suppression drawings, hydraulic calculations, equipment selection, and system design for various fire suppression systems.
• Ensure all fire suppression deliverables meet company standards for accuracy and quality standards at every project stage.

We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Every second Friday off
• Vacation starting at 3 weeks
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• RRSP matching
• Profit sharing
• Potential shareholder opportunity

How to Apply:

Please use the Apply button to submit your application using our Career Portal.

At AME, we are committed to the principles of employment equity in all our offices, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

We thank all those that apply but only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.