Mechanical Engineer

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.  

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company. 

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.  

Welcome to CIMA+ 

CIMA+'s Buildings team is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings.  We are committed to providing the most cost-effective solutions to engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Calgary (or Edmonton) based buildings engineering team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience (minimum 10 years) to contribute to a mature but growing mechanical team in Calgary. This opportunity will require extensive experience in HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design.  You will lead projects across various sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, educational, government, healthcare, and recreational facilities, while also fostering client relationships.

You will have the opportunity to take part in our hybrid work model that includes flexible work hours, working from home and in our Calgary or Edmonton office. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growing mechanical practice in Calgary or Edmonton, leveraging your experience to date and the expertise available in other locations across CIMA+
• Directly engage with clients to understand project needs and maintain strong business relationships
• Participate in business development activities through the Alberta area
• As the team grows, contribute to the development of the mechanical engineering group's technical expertise in order to meet our clients' needs
• Analyze and solve complex problems, identify appropriate work methods and guidelines, and coordinate project completion
• Assist in the supervision and management of the mechanical engineering team members, including engineers, technicians, and support staff
• Evaluate technical work, delegate responsibilities and provide instructions.
• Make recommendations regarding the selection of new employees in the recruitment process, training, performance evaluation and compensation management
• Prepare and reply to proposals in collaboration with the team assigned to this task

• Eligible for membership with APEGA – P.Eng. or P.L.Eng.
• Over 10 years' experience in mechanical engineering in the buildings sector 
• Experience in managing teams of professional engineers is an asset 
• Knowledge and experience in the consulting engineering market and with clients in Calgary and surrounding area
• Demonstrate a commitment to client service that is second to none.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is required
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is an asset
• Experience mentoring junior technical staff is an asset
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence 

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

 Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know. 

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