Mechanical engineering Jobs in New Westminster, BC

Mechanical Engineering - Building Design

Company Description

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. Our work spans improving commutes, maintaining lighting, ensuring clean water access, and transforming skylines. We partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, we deliver projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the globe.

Job Description

AECOM Buildings + Places seeks a motivated and skilled Mechanical Engineer—Building Design to lead many building projects, including commercial, institutional, and light industrial facilities. This position is based in the Burnaby , British Columbia office, with hybrid work options and occasional travel to nearby cities. The role offers significant career growth opportunities.

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada (B+P Canada) is a fully integrated team that spans architecture, building engineering disciplines, landscape architecture, urban planning, economics, and asset management. Project assignments may include, but are not limited to, municipal, institutional, and government projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Mechanical Project Lead responsible for design and construction administration.
• Prepare Basis of Design reports, technical memoranda, and specifications.
• Perform all primary design tasks at early project stages and develop concepts to high‑quality detailed design.
• Design HVAC systems, including package units, central plants, and hydronic systems.
• Design complete plumbing systems, including potable water distribution, drainage, and miscellaneous systems such as compressed air and natural gas piping.
• Design fire protection systems using a performance specification approach.
• Perform HVAC calculations and analysis using industry programs (e.g., Carrier HAP).
• Perform calculations for duct and pipe sizing, water and drainage flows, water heater sizing, and pump sizing and selection.
• Design HVAC control systems with integration into BMS and SCADA systems.
• Provide equipment schedules, select equipment, and coordinate with vendors.
• Assist in the design and drafting of mechanical systems in 3D (Revit) as needed.
• Perform self‑quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings before submission to senior staff.
• Attend and conduct meetings with clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Travel to construction sites for mechanical inspections and report preparation.
• Support field staff during construction, including responding to submittal reviews, RFIs, and site instructions.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians of other disciplines, and architects.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Benefit from mentorship from senior engineers while contributing to live projects.
• Assist the mechanical engineering team manager with mentoring junior staff.
• Maintain well‑organized, self‑directed work habits with the ability to prioritize and schedule tasks across multiple projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Additional Information

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is CAD 115,000 to CAD 130,000 per year.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to provide comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of its employees. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, a retirement savings plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve client challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. We partner with public and private sector clients to create innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle—planning, design, engineering, program, and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with a fiscal‑year 2024 revenue of USD 16.1 billion.

What Makes AECOM a Great Place to Work

You will join a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects—both locally and globally—that transform our industry and shape the future. Our award‑winning training and development programs expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. In this environment built on respect, collaboration, and community, you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID : J10140538

Business Line : B&P – Buildings & Places

Business Group : DCS

Strategic Business Unit : Canada

Career Area : Engineering

Work Location Model : Hybrid

Compensation : CAD 115,000 – CAD 130,000 annually

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Construction

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