Associate Mechanical Engineer

• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #12482
• Salary: CA$110,000 Per Hour

MatchBox Consulting Group is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer for one of our clients who are a global engineering consultancy specializing in innovative and sustainable solutions for the built environment. The company provides multidisciplinary expertise in areas such as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering, energy modeling, building performance, and sustainability consulting. 

The Associate oversees and manages their designated Project Design Team, ensuring the team works effectively and achieves its goals. They regularly evaluate staffing needs, assign tasks efficiently, and align responsibilities with team members’ skill sets. By offering technical guidance and management support, the Associate ensures effective design decision-making and fosters accountability within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Management Team to provide performance evaluations and updates on all design staff.
• Holds regular meetings with team members to address concerns, resolve issues, and implement actionable solutions.
• Prepares workload forecasts for upcoming projects, tracks progress, and updates systems with information about prospective projects, coordinating efforts with the Marketing Team.
• Recommends task distribution based on team capacity and availability, ensuring efficient workload management.
• Represents the organization in meetings with project clients, stakeholders, and relevant associations, as well as liaising with municipal, provincial, and federal officials.
• Trains staff across all phases of the design process to maintain seamless operations during absences or vacations, using leadership and motivation to foster productivity and employee satisfaction.
• Develops and implements programs to enhance service quality, meet client expectations, reduce costs, and strengthen the company’s competitive position while promoting a culture of quality within the design team.
• Ensures robust quality control processes are in place and consistently performed by team members.
• Provides thorough field review services to confirm compliance with contract documents.
• Conducts root-cause analyses to address deviations from desired standards, identifying and implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 years of design experience specializing in HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and Control systems.
• Proven project management experience within the consulting engineering industry.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to guide and inspire teams.
• A university degree or college/technical diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional designations such as Professional Engineer (PEng), Applied Science Technologist (AScT), or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) are highly preferred.
• LEED® Accredited Professional designation is an asset and strongly desired.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team’s extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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