Mechanical Design Technologist

MCW Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Design Technologist to join our Vancouver Office. Permanent, Full-time; 37.5 hours / week, overtime as required. $36.60 per hour, plus 3 weeks of vacation time, extended health and dental package, and RRSP matching.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following :

• Prepare detailed fire protection and fire suppression system designs using AutoCAD and REVIT, with a primary focus on sprinkler and standpipe systems
• Prepare project correspondence, including site instructions, memos, field review reports, etc.
• Client liaison on selected projects.
• Perform detailed sprinkler head, piping, and valve layout designs, coordinated with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical building systems
• Design layout, calculations and equipment selections, under supervision of experienced staff.
• Self-perform all aspects of fire protection design and production when required, including calculations, system layouts, equipment selection and sizing, CAD / REVIT drafting, and red-line markups.
• Co-ordinate design work with mechanical & electrical disciplines, architect, and other project consultants.
• Assist in preparation of mechanical and fire protection specifications.
• Assist in preparation of accurate mechanical schedules.
• Assist in preparation of accurate fire protection schedules and schematics.
• Co-ordinate with electrical discipline to ensure mechanical and fire protection requirements are captured.
• Coordinating with difference disciplines (structural, electrical, architectural, etc.) during project design.
• Carry out and modify hydraulic calculations for fire protection systems using SprinkCAD and AutoSPRINK, including verification of system compliance with applicable standards
• Apply and interpret NFPA standards (including NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 25), BC Building Code, and local AHJ requirements in the development of fire protection designs.
• Perform detailed fire protection design drawings within SprinkCAD and AutoSPRINK software.
• Modify and perform corrections to hydraulic calculations within SprinkCAD and AutoSPRINK software for various fire protection projects.
• Attend site meetings and field reviews as required by the project manager.
• Provide technical and administrative support through all phases of the project.
• Liaise with fire protection contractors, suppliers, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) during design development and construction
• Strive to ensure quality and timely delivery of finished products to clients.
• Overtime as required.

Qualifications, Experience and Education

Required Skills

How to Apply

Please do not call or apply in person

Please email resumes to : careers@mcw.com

Interested applicants should send resumes to careers@mcw.com with “Mechanical Design Technologist” in the subject line. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

MCW Group of Companies celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all applicants regardless of sexual identity, gender, religion, ethnicity, disability, age, and race.

Please indicate in your resume whether you are a Canadian / Permanent Resident or a Refugee Claimant with a valid Work Permit.

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