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Mechanical Field Engineer

📅 Aug 14
Mechanical EngineeringHVAC DesignPlumbing DesignDuct And Pipe Sizing
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📜 Description

  • Design HVAC systems, including duct and pipe sizing, equipment selection, schedules, and vendor coordination.
  • Design plumbing systems, including potable water, drainage, pump sizing, and water heater selection.
  • Conduct site inspections and field reviews to monitor installation quality, schedule, and code compliance.
  • Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings and change requests, and coordinate field issues with design teams, contractors, and clients.
  • Support commissioning through equipment start-up, functional testing, and review of commissioning reports.
  • Lead technical meetings and uphold site safety requirements during field activities.

🛠️ Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus four (4) years’ experience designing HVAC and plumbing for commercial, institutional, and light industrial facilities, such as Water/Waste-water treatment plants.
  • Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
  • Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered.
  • Prefer 10 (ten) years’ experience designing HVAC and plumbing for light industrial facilities, such as Water/Waste-water treatment plants.
  • Working experience with NBC, BCBC, BCPC, SMACNA, ASHRAE codes and standards.
  • Experience using HAP, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point.
  • Experience with Building Energy Modeling and their software platforms (IES, eQuest, Energy Plus, HOT2000, RETScreen, etc.) would be considered an asset.
  • Experience with sustainability standards (LEED, Net Zero, Passive House, Envision) would be considered an asset.
  • Fire protection design experience.
  • Familiarity with ISO quality management system.

✨ Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources and employee assistance program
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Full job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Job Description

AECOM Buildings + Places is seeking a motivated Mechanical Field Engineer to join our growing team in Burnaby, BC. This role will focus on the design and delivery of building systems for a variety of projects, with an emphasis on light industrial facilities, including water and wastewater treatment plants. This position can be based out of Burnaby , BC. This is a newly created position.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout all project phases, from planning and design to construction and commissioning. Responsibilities include mechanical system design, technical coordination, field reviews, client interaction, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across Canada while working with a collaborative and highly experienced team. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with occasional travel to project sites as required.

Major Responsibilities: 

As a Mechanical Field Engineer, the selected candidate may be required to support design-phase tasks as well as construction-phase services and site-based responsibilities, including:

  • Perform regular site inspections and field reviews, monitoring mechanical system installation for quality, schedule, and code compliance.
  • Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, assess change requests, and provide technical support to contractors and clients.
  • Liaise between the construction site and the design team, ensuring timely resolution of field discrepancies or changes.
  • Design HVAC systems, including duct and pipe sizing, equipment selection, equipment schedules, and coordination with vendors.
  • Serve as the mechanical discipline lead on-site during construction to ensure adherence to design intent and contract documents.
  • Design complete plumbing systems, including potable water and drainage systems, pump sizing, and water heater selection.
  • Perform self-quality control reviews of mechanical design drawings, calculations, and specifications prior to submitting them to senior staff for review and verification.
  • Work independently and make technical decisions based on building codes, industry standards, and company best practices.
  • Attend and lead meetings with clients, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders to present technical content and address project requirements.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, presentation ability, and client interface experience in both virtual and in-person settings.
  • Support commissioning by participating in mechanical equipment start-up, witnessing functional testing, and reviewing commissioning reports.
  • Ensure compliance with site safety protocols and uphold AECOM’s health and safety standards across all field activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must meet the requirements below, at a very minimum: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus four (4) years’ experience designing HVAC and plumbing for commercial, institutional, and light industrial facilities, such as Water/Waste-water treatment plants.
  • Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
  • Demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education may be considered. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefer 10 (ten) years’ experience designing HVAC and plumbing for light industrial facilities, such as Water/Waste-water treatment plants.
  • Working experience with NBC, BCBC, BCPC, SMACNA, ASHRAE codes and standards.
  • Experience using HAP, AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point.
  • Experience with Building Energy Modeling and their software platforms (IES, eQuest, Energy Plus, HOT2000, RETScreen, etc.) would be considered an asset.
  • Experience with sustainability standards (LEED, Net Zero, Passive House, Envision) would be considered an asset.
  • Fire protection design experience. 
  • Familiarity with ISO quality management system.
  • Experience working within internal multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

Additional Information

  • Company paid relocation is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
  • Travel to nearby cities may be required.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

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