Mechanical Technician

Job Summary

AECOM is looking for Mechanical Technician to join the Buildings + Places group to be based in Edmonton, AB.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy.

We’re one global team over 50,000 strong driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Summary :

You will be working with a team of engineers, EIT’s, CAD / BIM technicians, technologists, and project managers will deliver high-quality and important buildings in the B+P sector.

Here you will also have an opportunity to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams including architects and structural, electrical, and civil engineers.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) :

• Designing and drafting of plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection systems
• Construction administration duties, such as shop drawing review, RFI response, construction inspection, and respond to client questions.
• Preparation of deliverables and products such as load calculations, specifications, and cost estimates related to HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for commercial, institutional and light industrial facilities
• Coordinating with the design of other disciplines
• Performing field investigation for incorporation of existing conditions into construction documents.
• Performing drafting assignments utilizing CAD or 3d modeling software; preparation of plans, sections, elevations, details, and construction documents for review and approval
• Participating in the Quality Review process with the responsible Engineer and Lead Verifier
• Assisting with working within a project team environment and possess good communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

Technical Diploma in Mechanical Systems Design plus 4 years of relevant experience doing Mechanical Design work on institutional, commercial, or municipal buildings (or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will be a CET and a member of ASET. Candidates with P.Eng. with similar experience will be considered.
• Prefer 8 10 years of experience in a wide variety of HVAC systems, plumbing, fire protection, load calculations, and all other building systems.
• Previous experience in light industrial, transportation structures, and / or water / wastewater treatment HVAC design an asset
• Prefer at least 5 years of experience using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary projects as related to buildings and infrastructure market segments
• Ability to read multi-disciplinary plans
• Self-starter and can work with minimum supervision
• Excellent comprehension of verbal and written English
• Self-motivated as well as a team player
• Familiarity with applicable provincial & National Building Code / Energy Code / Plumbing Code / Fire Code, ASHRAE, NFPA, and SMACNA
• Experience with following and implementing Client CAD / BIM Standards
• Professional and timely communication to internal team members and external stakeholders
• Delivers on promises to project team members, consultants and clients
• Experience in using Navisworks and BIM 360 for Model and clash coordination
• Ability to work on of many projects simultaneously
• Experience with Carrier’s HAP and McQuay Ductsizer programs
• Experience with energy modeling software such as Trane TRACE 700 , eQuest and DOE-2 is considered an asset.
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, Project and Power Point

Additional Information :

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What we offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us and let’s get started. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.