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Mechanical Technologist
Toronto
Job No. 1183
Job Description
- (Internal Title: CAD II)
- Reporting to Assistant Manager and Senior Engineer – Mechanical, the Mechanical Technologist provides technical support and design expertise in relation to mechanical engineering designs for the client buildings, maintenance facilities and transit facilities
- The Mechanical Technologist will retrieve as-built drawings, conduct site surveys, define design scopes, complete designs, prepare conceptual and final drawings, and contribute to the tendering and construction documents
- The Mechanical Technologist will also provide technical assistance to the client Plant Maintenance project management team and trades personnel on an as required basis
- Under direction/oversight from the Senior Engineer – Mechanical, the Mechanical Technologist provides technical support and design expertise in relation to mechanical engineering work including HVAC, plumbing and drainage, fire protection, specialty liquid systems, and other mechanical systems
- Prepare Design Scope Clarifications and Design Scope Clarification Reports by communicating with the work order originators and stakeholders
- Extract existing drawings and conducting site surveys to determine existing conditions
- Prepare mechanical designs, specifications and CADD drawings using Microsoft Office, Bentley ProjectWise and MicroStation systems
- Prepare the above per markups, sketches, and verbal instructions from Senior Engineer- Mechanical
- Prepare documents and drawings in other formats, such as PDF, as required
- Perform duties as specified in Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions to facilitate design delivery
- Co-ordinate design with other design disciplines and trades as required
- Assist the team in determining the requirements of Designated Substance Survey and Locate Reference drawings
- Carry out assigned field reviews to ensure that construction is in general compliance with Issued for Construction documents, Ontario Building Code, TSSA regulations, Ontario Fire Code, etc. , and in accordance with the client requirements
- Review shop drawings and materials submissions
- Conduct independent studies and analysis of products, equipment, systems and resolving design problems and construction issues by applying relevant engineering principles and standard practices
- Provide construction support and preparing Site Instructions
- Review as-built markups provided by the trades, confirming the installations, and preparing as-built drawings
- Responsible for treating passengers and/or employees with respect and dignity and ensuring the needs of passengers or employees with disabilities are accommodated and/or addressed (if applicable and within their area of responsibility) in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders so that they can fully benefit from the client as a service-provider and an employer
- Working Conditions
- Office-based or Hybrid
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in CAD or related discipline
- Technologist shall have at least three (3) years of experience working with MicroStation V8i
- Technologists shall have at least seven (7) years of experience, in which at least four (4) years in engineering consulting environment
- Education:
- Technologists shall have bachelor’s degree or above in the respective discipline
- Licenses OR Certifications:
- Certification in applicable technical area (AutoCAD, GIS, BIM, etc.)
- Registered for and seeking recognized certification
- Skills and Competencies:
- Applicable experience working on infrastructure projects
- In-depth understanding of tools and systems including:
- MicroStation V8 Bentley
- AutoCAD Civil 3D (including 3D models, profiles, alignments, design corridors and surfaces)
- BIM collaboration tools (ProjectWise and BIM 360)
- SketchUp, Bentley, and Adobe Creative Suite or similar
- Proficient in reading and understanding plans, design sketches, and drawings
- Ability to arrange priorities on multiple tasks and projects and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines
- Equipped to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal)
- Experienced in summarizing and presenting technical information effectively
- Capability to work in a collaborative team team-centric, structured, disciplined, and technology-driven environment
