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Sean Bloomfield

Sean Bloomfield

Recruitment Consultant

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Listed: 01 Oct 2024
  • MEP Consultancy
  • Ontario - Toronto
Our client is looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will lead the design of mechanical HVAC and Plumbing systems for a variety of new construction and renovation projects, coordinate resources, and ensure the successful completion of project design work.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the detailed design process for projects of varying sizes and delegate tasks to team members.
  • Supervise and mentor mechanical designers and intermediate mechanical engineers, reviewing their work before submission to Project Managers, Associates, and Principals.
  • Offer technical guidance to clients and project sub-consultants.
  • Attend design and coordination meetings as necessary.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of construction practices and conduct site reviews as needed.
  • Prepare schematic design and design development reports.
  • Evaluate client design proposals and specifications to identify cost-effective design solutions.
  • Select mechanical equipment in collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Create schematic design, design development, and construction drawings.
  • Develop mechanical specifications in book or drawing format.
  • Conduct peer reviews of colleagues’ drawings and designs.
  • Provide thoroughly reviewed projects to the Project Manager for final review.
  • Coordinate mechanical systems with other disciplines.
  • Estimate project design and drafting hours, and communicate resource needs to meet deadlines.
  • Identify additional service requirements and fees and notify the Project Manager promptly.
  • Maintain project schedules and budgets, track progress, and manage manpower resources with support from the Project Manager.
  • Assist the contract administration team with reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, managing design changes, and associated costs.
  • Drive company goals of high-quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines through continuous improvement of workflows and design standards.
Experience & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of building systems, including architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and fire systems, and their interactions with mechanical systems.
  • Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
  • Strong understanding of current codes and standards, including plumbing and building codes.
  • Excellent written communication skills and familiarity with software programs (Microsoft Word, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, REVIT, etc.).
  • Understanding of project financials, including work backlog, work in progress (WIP), and project costs versus budgets.
  • Ability to schedule, mentor, and manage project teams of 1 to 3 people on multiple concurrent projects, depending on size and complexity.
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