Intermediate Mechanical Fire Protection Designer

Intermediate Mechanical Fire Protection Designer: Harvey 2585 

The opportunity:

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, hardworking Intermediate Mechanical Fire Protection Designer to join our Vancouver, BC office.  

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain valuable hands-on work experience in a dynamic, team-based working environment, as well as grow and develop their professional career within the consulting industry. 

What we are looking for:

• Assist with the preparation of drawings and schematics.
• Coordinate with other consulting disciplines to ensure drawing integrity and completeness.
• Work with project team and Project Manager to ensure on-time project completion.
• Escalate resource issues to the appropriate Project Manager.
• Review architectural and structural drawings.
• Perform system hydraulic calculations.
• Arrange sprinklers on the drawings in accordance with current NFPA standards.
• Verify drawings in accordance with established procedures.
• Work with contractors and respond to technical inquiries.
• Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project.
• Help establish and promote client relationships.
• Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients.
• Overtime as required. 

Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Completion of post-secondary education in a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Building Systems Technology.
• Working towards obtaining Applied Science Technologist & Technicians designation or Professional Engineers designation in British Columbia.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant work experience in the design of building fire protection systems.
• Background developing construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Familiar with bid and tendering process.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with customers and client base.
• Experience working in a team-based environment.
• Experience in site investigations and construction review is considered an asset.
• Experience in the design of water-based sprinkler protection systems.
• Previous experience with laying out and hydraulically sizing the fire protection system using commercially available software (i.e.. Tyco FOT and Elite Sprinkler).

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, including executives.
• Able to communicate ideas and recommendations to non-engineer team members in a clear manner.
• Knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards.
• Advanced working knowledge of the provincial building code and NFPA standards.
• High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning.
• Excellent time management skills and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical, thorough, resourceful and detail oriented.
• Team and customer service focused.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible. 

This is a full-time position.

Salary $65,000 to $90,000 per year depending on experience. 

Benefits package after 3 months:

• The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects.
• Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training.
• Collaboration with team members across Canada.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching.
• Professional development fees covered.