Mechanical Engineer-in-Training

At Williams Engineering Canada, we brighten the lives of people in our community.

Knowing what we do reaches beyond a single project, we believe it's not only our responsibility but our core purpose to engineer cities that are safe, inclusive, and resilient.

We believe in the value of shared knowledge to better consult, create, and encourage diverse perspectives, to provide innovative solutions across the busiest cities and the most remote regions of Western and Northern Canada. We recognize that our people do much more than engineer solutions and solve our clients' greatest challenges; they have the opportunity to impact the communities in which they live, work, and build relationships in. In order to make a positive impact on our communities, we must start by positively impacting our own people. To us, this means providing fair compensation, training, advancement opportunities, and an open-door team environment.

Reports to: Team Lead or Engineering Manager

Based at: Regional Office

Position Purpose: Working closely with the Project Manager, assisting on various projects, and contributing to the technical capability and production requirements of the Service Line. Provides exceptional customer service and coordination assistance with internal and external project partners (consultants, contractors, etc.).

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the Team lead/ Project Manager/ Branch Manager/ Engineering Manager in providing our clients with finished projects in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with the Project Manager; this includes collecting and coordinating useful information.
• Maintain a working relationship with other team mates.
• Participate in discussions with client, as required.
• Gaining an understanding of quality control.
• Under supervision, prepare engineering design, specification and/or recommendations for a variety of the following:
  • HVAC
  • energy analysis
  • equipment selection and specification
  • fuel systems
  • high and low pressure piping
  • mechanical design details
  • plumbing
  • sustainable design
  • storm and sewer design
  • fire protection
• Under supervision write basic field inspections and technical reports
• Develop routine mechanical drawings with draftsperson
• Conduct site evaluations and inspections with the support of senior team mates
• Participate in facility evaluations and assist in technical report writing
• Under supervision complete design and spec drawings
• Under supervision design routine mechanical details, and write technical specifications.
• Perpetuate, clarify, and embody WE Purpose and Core Values.
• Team mates are required to adhere to the company policies and guidelines as well as the company and client safety policies and practices in effect at any given time.
• Have the ability to apply for a Federal security clearance in order to work on institutional projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status with appropriate Provincial Association
• Working towards a P.Eng.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Have an understanding of:
  • HVAC
  • energy analysis
  • equipment selection and specification
  • fuel systems
  • high and low pressure piping
  • mechanical design details
  • plumbing
  • sustainable design
  • storm and sewer design
  • fire protection
• Good interpersonal skills; a person who listens well, respects diversity of opinions and has an open, clear and succinct communication style.
• Effective organizational and time management skills in handling multiple projects, performing a variety of tasks, and meeting required deadlines.
• Ability to represent the company to WE teammates, clients and community by ensuring the best image is presented.
• Application knowledge of WE systems and programs (including MS Office 365, SharePoint, Deltek Vantagepoint, AutoCAD, Revit MEP).
• Build an understanding of engineering calculations with accurate, clear design notes.
• Understanding the ethical application of technical work.
• Understand HVAC criteria and apply it to industrial structures.
• Understand local, provincial and national codes, regulations and guidelines affecting design and construction.
• Work towards a capability in engineering calculations with accurate, clear design notes.
• Understand the process for tracking correspondence and work method preparation.
• Able to interpret; basic multi-disciplinary drawings, basic plan and profile drawings.