Senior Engineer – Mechanical

Qualus

. Prepare and review mechanical design drawings for substations and related facilities, including site layouts, building plans, HVAC, plumbing, air/gas piping, fire protection systems, diesel generator buildings, and equipment details .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design for substations, including HVAC systems, and possesses strong project management skills to lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning while ensuring compliance with regulatory codes and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Design for SubstationsHVAC Systems ExpertiseProject ManagementRegulatory Codes and StandardsMentoring Junior Engineers

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Design DrawingsDesign CalculationsEquipment SpecificationsDiesel Genset SizingFire Protection SystemsConstruction DocumentationField Review DocumentationSite LayoutsBuilding PlansAir/Gas Piping

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.)Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

Utility SubstationsRegulatory CodesNBC-AB EditionNECBASHRAENFPAAPISMACNA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review mechanical design drawings for substations and related facilities, including site layouts, building plans, HVAC, plumbing, air/gas piping, fire protection systems, diesel generator buildings, and equipment details
Prepare and review design documents and calculations, including design basis and standards, equipment specifications, diesel genset sizing, fire separation, testing and acceptance procedures, and field review documentation
Review vendor documents against specifications
Lead projects from conception through construction and commissioning
Mentor junior engineers and designers
Coordinate resource planning, scope, schedule, and budget for the project discipline team
Coordinate construction and commissioning activities with utility clients and subcontractors
Respond to construction-site requests and complete project documentation, including as-builts, calculations, and client data
Travel to site and liaise with internal groups, external contractors, and clients
Maintain relationships with internal groups, contractors, and clients
Integrate current safe practices and methods into designs
Collaborate with Civil, Structural, Architectural, Electrical, and other engineering disciplines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university
Canadian Professional Engineering Designation (P.Eng.) or ability to register as a Professional Engineer with EGBC
8-10+ years of mechanical engineering experience related to HVAC systems
Strong understanding of regulatory codes and standards, including NBC-AB Edition, NECB, ASHRAE, NFPA, API, and SMACNA
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship
Experience with mechanical design for utility substations preferred
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays