About Prism Engineering

Prism Engineering is a consulting firm committed to helping organizations achieve energy, climate and asset renewal objectives by integrating engineering, energy management and sustainability services.

Our people are change makers. We work with our clients to change systems for a better world. We provide excellent opportunities for learning and professional development, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and an incentive program that recognizes both commitment and achievement. Best of all, we offer a great work environment that is rooted in respect for people and supports a culture of care, pursuit of excellence and entrepreneurial spirit.

Listen to Prism employees share what it's like to work at Prism and peek inside our energy-efficient head office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwGB7dt9nOg.

About You

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Do you have advanced knowledge and skills in the detailed design of system upgrades to existing mechanical systems through direct work experience (equivalent of more than 10 years)? Are you a strong Project Manager who has led complex projects? Do you have genuine interest in considering energy efficiency, sustainability and climate change in your design? If this sounds like you, we invite you to explore this career opportunity with us!

About the Role

Senior Mechanical Engineers at Prism are advanced technical designers who perform comprehensive building system upgrades. They have strong Project Management skills as they will lead and get involved in all the different project stages namely, response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), systems analyses, concept and schematic design, detailed design, procurement services, and construction administration. They interact directly with owners and will lead team members coming from various engineering disciplines and sub consultants to change systems for a better world.

Following are the areas of responsibility.

Building Systems Design

Provide leadership for the following:

• Conduct of conceptual designs and detailed cost estimates for building system upgrades, development of business cases and preparation of client reports
• Carrying out concept, schematic and detailed design of building systems, applying engineering knowledge in the preparation of technical specifications and drawings
• Preparing tender documentation for procurement of equipment and installation, in coordination with owners requirements
• Ensuring that construction and implementation are carried out within agreed project timelines, in coordination with owners and constructors. Carrying out field reviews, review documents during construction and provide instructions and solutions to the problems to ensure the project is constructed per design intend and Owners requirements.

Project Management

• Managing projects and phases. This includes resource planning, budgeting, change management, scope management, schedule and contingency planning and resolution.
• Providing guidance and supervision to more junior members of the team.

Marketing and Business Development

• Preparing technical responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Promoting the team's and wider Prism services (i.e. cross-services marketing) to existing and potential clients.
• May also lead or develop a service area.

This is a 40-hour per week salaried position, in a hybrid environment. The candidate must have the ability to travel locally with occasional trips to other BC communities and provinces in western Canada.

The salary range is $100,000 to $130,000. We will consider your level of experience and responsibilities, competencies, and unique offering to our team.

Qualifications and Experience

The following qualifications, experience and competences are considered major assets:

• Equivalent of more than ten years direct experience in detailed design of building mechanical systems
  Exposure to various types of facilities (strong exposure to commercial- and institutional-type projects preferred) and systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression)

• Skilled understanding of developing drawings and specifications
  • Strong Project Management skills and experience
  • Applied knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability and climate change considerations in designs

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified persons coming from diverse backgrounds. Tell us how your experience translates to this position.

Sounds like a good fit?

Put your outstanding skills to use with a company that advocates work-life balance, promotes a growth mindset and values work that creates a greener, more energy efficient world.

Please send your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and interest on or before January 17th, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately not able to accommodate phone calls.