Senior Mechanical Designer (Healthcare)

Posted:
8/5/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Calgary, Alberta, Canada ⋅ California, United States ⋅ Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

WHERE PASSION + PURPOSE ALIGN

We are the curious. Problem solvers. Driven to unlock the potential in every system.  Across five countries are 1,100 engineers, designers, and consultants collaborating to elevate the human experience, create more resilient communities, and protect the health of the planet. We transform the built environment by creating dynamic solutions — living systems — that are smart, resilient, and connected.

At Introba, this is why we show up every day. To use our curiosity for good.  To inspire change. To empower changemakers

Introba provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.

Job Summary

Help us continue to grow our healthcare market presence across western Canada. Work collaboratively with a diverse team of individuals to develop innovative and sustainable energy systems and high-performance buildings. Within a dynamic design team, the Senior Mechanical Designer plays a fundamental role in leading the team to design, engineer, and produce heating, cooling, plumbing, and low-carbon energy systems for different building types and applications, with a targeted focus on healthcare. The Senior Designer performs tasks and delivers projects under the guidance of, and per the instructions provided by, the project manager and/or Principal-in-Charge, including but not limited to performing engineering calculations, modelling, coordinating with the design team, equipment suppliers, constructors, and clients, and delegating design work to Junior Design Staff to put together design packages to submit to the client.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Knowledge  

  • Able to read Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical drawings with minimal supervision. 

  • Able to apply prescriptive requirements of plumbing, building, and sprinkler codes. 

  • Experience with schematic design, equipment selection, and REVIT. 

  • Knowledge and experience of global sustainability issues and current best practices in sustainable building design. 

  • Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, such as Passive House, Zero Carbon Building, LEED. 

  • Experience performing accurate and detailed site surveys. 

  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond systematically to critical situations. 

 

Skills 
(See glossary of terms at bottom for meanings and other skills you could add) 

  • Critical Thinking 

  • Time Management 

  • Complex Problem Solving 

  • Relationship Building 

  • Active Listening 

  • Coordination 

  • Writing 

  • Speaking 

  • Judgement and Decision Making 

  • Persuasion 

  • Dynamic & Well-Spoken 

  • Delegation 

 

Behaviours 
(What behaviours would you expect someone at this level to demonstrate) 

  • Curious and enthusiastic. 

  • Coaching. 

  • Collaboration. 

  • Service Orientation. 

  • Adaptable to changing priorities. 

Behavioural Competencies from performance review – what would these look for someone at this level? 

  • Client Focus 

  • Collaboration 

  • Innovation  

  • Integrity 

  • Sustainability 

Qualifications and Experience 

  • 5+ years design experience in HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems with a focus on healthcare. 

  • University degree, college/technology diploma in Mechanical Engineering. 

  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.) are highly preferred. 

  • LEED® or Passive House Accreditation is an asset. 

 

Key Performance Indicators 

(What would you look for in someone’s performance to indicate they are performing at a level for this role?) The list below are just examples, not necessarily relevant to this role. 

  • Able to work autonomously with Junior Design Staff to deliver projects, on time and within budget. 

  • Able to contribute to workload planning of design team. 

  • Able to perform higher-level design tasks independently and effectively, including developing Schematic Designs and collaborating with other disciplines. 


 

Additional Information

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Introba offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include medical*, disability* and life insurance coverage*, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.  *Benefits will vary by country location and may only be available in US or Canada.  

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

T. Y. Lin International

Website: https://tylin.com/

Headquarter Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1954

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Venture - Series Unknown

Industries: Civil Engineering ⋅ Construction ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Infrastructure