Mechanical Engineer

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most reputable engineering and architecture firms, EXP is extremely proud to offer a full suite of multidisciplinary consulting services to our clients.

We are also 100% employee-owned, which gives us great flexibility to make many key business decisions at a local level.

As we continue to grow our business and enhance our service offerings locally, we are eagerly seeking a highly motivated, technically competent, Mechanical Engineer within Atlantic Canada.

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you’ll be joining our Halifax office, while also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid work model. In recent years, we have prioritized significant investments in our physical office space to provide a bright, vibrant, highly functional, technologically advanced, and collaborative working environment for our team.

Regardless of your physical location, you will have the ability to collaborate seamlessly with EXP’s multidisciplinary team from within the region and across the company on some of Atlantic Canada’s largest and most exciting projects! If desired, you will also be given the opportunity to contribute to unique and challenging projects outside of Atlantic Canada as well.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Prepare drawings, specifications and reports necessary to deliver a project
• Develop layouts and design of mechanical building systems such as, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection systems, plumbing and drainage systems, control systems and specialized systems (compressed air, medical gases, natural gas, fuel oil,
• Create project specific details to clarify project scope and create building sections to assist with interference coordination between building systems.
• Prepare calculations to size ductwork, gas, HVAC, piping, plumbing and drainage. Incorporate calculations into technical drawings
• Prepare calculations to size equipment and prepare equipment schedules that are project specific. Coordinate with necessary project team members to review equipment.

Ensure that a complete and correct design is achieved

• Respond to both internal and external communication regarding project or design status; report to the Buildings and Industrial Engineering manager and / or project manager regarding the design status
• Create design drawings in AutoCAD and REVIT
• Undertake field investigations (. building condition assessments, field measurements, construction inspection,
• Conduct technical code & standard reviews and technical calculations to support building systems designs and reports
• Communicate with clients, project stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team members
• Support clients during tendering and construction, including site inspections and monitoring of contractor progress

What your experience looks like

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of relevant buildings and industrial experience
• Professional Engineer ( licensed withEngineers Nova Scotia (ENS), or eligible for immediate registration
• Background in preparation of construction documents, including specifications and cost estimates
• A solid understanding of mechanical systems design, construction, project and budget management, and proposal preparation
• Knowledge of the national building codes, ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA standards
• REVIT / BIM proficiency is considered a strong asset
• Able to work in a deadline-driven environment, dealing with multiple projects and clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, products
• Experience with Energy modelling and energy auditing for energy efficiency, Renewable energy, power generation, LEED, Green Globes, Zero Carbon Building Standard are considered an asset

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EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address :