Building mechanics design technician

Do you enjoy designing mechanical plans and specifications for commercial buildings and multi-unit dwellings? If so, keep reading. My client is a medium-sized engineering consulting firm that has been in business for over 25 years in Montreal. They are looking for a mechanical design technician to expand their team due to new projects. The position can be either 80% remote or in-person. The firm offers flexibility, a great collaborative work environment and the boss is empathetic. Several projects are renovations from $200K to $1 million of well-known companies in the commercial, multi-unit dwelling and data center sectors. Their largest project is a new $500 million project.

Tasks:
- Develop plans and specifications required for the completion of building projects, ventilation systems, automatic control, air conditioning, heating and cooling, plumbing and fire protection.
- Validate the compliance of mechanical plans with established standards;
- Review and annotate shop drawings under the supervision of an engineer;
- Perform interdisciplinary coordination;
- Estimate construction costs and quantities in accordance with standardized methods and established plans and specifications;
- Develop tables, lists, calculations and estimates;
- Perform various simulations using using specialized software;
- Carry out studies and write technical reports in collaboration with an engineer;
- Carry out surveys and site monitoring reports including coordination with contractors;
- Solve technical problems;
- Propose and lead continuous improvement for the preparation of drawings (standards, working methods, tools);

Ideal candidate:
- DEC in building mechanics, a DEP is accepted if you have 10 years of experience.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the field of consulting engineering;
- Technical knowledge: ventilation systems, automatic regulation, air conditioning, heating and cooling, plumbing and protection fire;
- Experience with multi-unit or commercial projects (required)
- Knowledge of current codes and standards, including the National Plumbing Code, ASHRAE standards and the National Building Code;
- Fluency in spoken and written French, bilingualism an asset;
- Possess the ASP construction certificate for the General Health and Safety Course on construction sites;
- Proficiency in REVIT (required);
- Knowledge of AutoCAD software;
- Good knowledge of the Office suite;
- Possess a valid driver's license.

Personality sought :
-Good learning and adaptability;
-Interest in collaboration and ability to work in a team;
-Good written and oral communication;
-Demonstrate professionalism and positive leadership;
-Demonstrate rigor, autonomy and initiative;
-Good time and priority management;
-Ability to work under pressure;
-Good analytical skills and ability to summarize.

Conditions:
•Full-time, permanent position. (37.5 hours)
•Competitive salary $65-85K depending on whether you have 4 or 20 years of experience and the projects you have done.
•80% telework once trained. Hybrid or office formula (your choice). You still have to go to the office from time to time.
•Flexible schedule
•Group insurance (dental, health care, life insurance, disability insurance, assistance program)
•RRSP DPSP
•Free underground parking and close to a metro.
• Discount for the gym in the building with shower.
•Office closed 1 and a half to two weeks during the holiday season plus vacation weeks.
•Social activity committee (paintball go kart, tree to tree, 5 to 7).
•Human, flexible management, good leadership that promotes growth and internal promotions.