Posted 9 days ago
Mechanical Engineer
@ Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc.
Ottawa, Ontario
Responsibilities:
- Prepare/review all project mechanical engineering calculations and select all equipment.
- Prepare and review project specifications and lead a design team to prepare drawings/schematics institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial and…
- Document and communicate project scope to design team members
- Coordinate mechanical requirements with Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer and external consultants
- Project management, including liaising with clients, building owners, and contractors.
- Prepare fee and cost estimates, as requested, and tender documents according to office standards
Requirements summary:
- Working within multi-discipline project teams, the ideal candidate will be an energetic team-player with experience managing project teams.
- Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, applicable CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES, and NFPA Codes and Standards.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models (ex.
- AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
- Experience working with engineering in simple to complex electrical buildings including utilization of design programs (AutoCAD, REVIT)
Tools & skills
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- 2026-11-01
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- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc.
Position Title: Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng.)
Position Hours: Full Time- 37.5 hours/week
Position Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Working within multi-discipline project teams, the ideal candidate will be an energetic team-player with experience managing project teams. Specifically mechanical design teams working in institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial and industrial facilities. Your responsibilities will include all aspects of design and analyses, including system selection, life cycle cost calculation, and implementation of systems.
Education and Licensing
- Licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.)
- Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Ontario Building Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code, applicable CSA, ULC, IEEE, IES, and NFPA Codes and Standards.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models (ex. AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
- Experience working with engineering in simple to complex electrical buildings including utilization of design programs (AutoCAD, REVIT)
- Familiarity with construction practices and procurement processes.
- The ability to work independently on complex institutional, industrial, municipal, healthcare and commercial engineering projects
- The ability to carry out routine construction assignments, site surveys and field work
- The ability to liaise with clients, contractors and local authorities
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Desire to work in person, in a collaborative team environment
Responsibilities
- Prepare/review all project mechanical engineering calculations and select all equipment.
- Prepare and review project specifications and lead a design team to prepare drawings/schematics institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial and industrial facilities.
- Document and communicate project scope to design team members
- Coordinate mechanical requirements with Senior Electrical Engineer/Designer and external consultants
- Project management, including liaising with clients, building owners, and contractors.
- Prepare fee and cost estimates, as requested, and tender documents according to office standards
- Ensure plans and specifications conform to applicable codes, good engineering practices and project scope
- Communicate all requirements clearly to internal and external teams.
- Work cohesively with a team overseeing projects during construction and respond to technical inquiries.
- Assigning tasks to technical/administrative support team members.
- Internal/external coordination, including managing and maintaining document quality.
- Full understanding of construction project procurement methods and apply that understanding to projects.
- Conduct site reviews and attend project meetings with clients as required
Assets
LEED Accredited
EIT or P.Eng. Certification
AutoCAD and/or REVIT experience
The company also requires the successful candidate to possess a valid driver's license.
Compensation:
$95,000 to $120,000. Commensurate with experience.
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