Ubc

Mechanical Engineer, Technical Review Team

UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$16kDetected 4 days ago

ComplianceProject ManagementBudgetingAutoCADMechanical DesignControlsResearchCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer (ME) is an engineering role within UBC Facilities, Technical Review Team, and reports directly to the Senior Mechanical Engineer.
The ME participates in the working group which is tasked with maintaining the mechanical sections of the UBC Technical Guidelines
Prepares marked-up drawings, sketches, and supporting documentation that defines scope, system configuration, and installation intent to provide clear direction to contractors for pricing and execution.

The ME oversees the conceptualization, design, and implementation of mechanical systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection) for all projects at UBC as implemented by UBC Trust, UBC Project Service, and the Construction Office.
In conjunction with the Senior Mechanical Engineer, the ME is the mechanical system owner's rep for these projects and is responsible for providing review and consultation on all major mechanical design and construction decisions.
Completing design reviews on work done by outside consultants to identify design deficiencies.
Prepares design review reports with comments for return to the consultants.
Further liaises with consultants to review the intent of the comments and to develop and implement solutions that provide the best value to UBC.
These design reviews cover all aspects of mechanical design and may include equipment access, equipment selections, equipment sizing, hydronic design, maintenance access, and the like.
Representing UBC Facilities at working group design meetings

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
The ME is one of UBC's in-house technical experts as it pertains to design and construction of building mechanical systems and is required to be familiar with modern design practices and pertinent codes and standards.

Progressive professional engineering experience and responsibility within the construction sector, preferably with design and hands-on experience with institutional buildings.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively relate information to a diverse group of staff, workers and colleagues.
Literacy with AutoCAD systems for engineering and database management tools, as well as computer simulation techniques, is an asset.
Experience working within a unionized environment is preferred.
Reviews projects with UBC Trades, technical experts, and clients to solicit feedback that would not otherwise be available to the outside consultant and relays this information to the consultants/Project Manager.
Reviewing value engineering proposals from a perspective of total overall value to UBC and identifying new value engineering opportunities as available
Attending commissioning meetings in the role of UBC's Mechanical System Owner's Rep.
Stay apprised of issues as they arise and review solutions.

$10,155.00 - $15,842.17 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position.
In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

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