Lead HVAC/mechanical design and deliverables for energy projects across Western Canada: conceptual design (heat pumps), detailed HVAC/plumbing design, BAS sequences, audits, specs, site inspections, commissioning, O&M manuals, client training, and mentoring junior engineers.
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Ameresco Canada has an immediate opening for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Working autonomously on multiple projects given broad objectives from Director of Engineering
- Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate mechanical engineers.
- Develop conceptual design strategies, assess, and complete detailed HVAC design of green energy concepts such as heat pumps.
- Develop building automation systems points lists and control sequences
- Audit existing building mechanical systems and prepare technical write-ups documenting existing conditions for design briefs and studies.
- Provide technical support to internal departments including Marketing and Business Development.
- Prepare technical specifications for RFQs and construction tenders
- Work within budget and schedule guidelines
- Perform site inspections and provide direction to contractors during the construction process Commission retrofitted or new building systems
- Preparing operations and maintenance manuals
- Providing training to customer staff regarding the improvements made to the facilities
- Work and present information professionally to customers as necessary
- Other responsibilities as required by direct manager
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant mechanical/HVAC/plumbing design experience in North America.
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
- The candidate must present professionally to clients of Ameresco Canada.
- Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status.
- Valid Provincial Driver's License.
Additional Qualifications:
- Possession of or working towards Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng) in BC.
- Hydronic heating and cooling systems, DX and VRF cooling systems, Building automation and control systems; knowledge of instrumentation and measurement equipment.
- Detailed knowledge of mechanical and plumbing codes.
- AutoCAD and MS Office programs including proficiency with Excel.
- Motivated and detail oriented.
- Candidate must be capable of working autonomously within the team environment and asking for support and guidance as required.
- Candidate must also enjoy the challenge of troubleshooting and problem solving in a technical setting.
- Must have strong knowledge and experience with building HVAC and building automation systems.
- Must be willing to travel to project sites throughout Western Canada.
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