Job description:
Furano Pacific Consulting Ltd. (FPC) is an ambitious, innovative, growing company.
We are currently seeking a talented, motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer / EI (Buildings) to join our growing team, with the position located at our Vancouver office. FPC is a growing Consulting engineering firm that designs energy-efficient building systems for clients in the insurance, healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors. We are a close team that takes quality work seriously and supports each other to get projects done right.
About FPC
Our success is derived from our passion and commitment to the work we do and the people with whom we work. We are an entrepreneurial company that values constant learning, improvement, and growth while working hard to support the success of our clients and their projects. Our projects vary from residential, commercial to industrial.
FPC offers a competitive salary. Our goal is to create a fun work atmosphere and strong culture. This is an entry-level engineering position with hands-on exposure to the full range of building mechanical project work, under the guidance of senior and intermediate engineers.
Why Join FPC?
- Projects across healthcare, industrial, and commercial sectors with real community impact.
- Competitive Compensation
- Salary with extended health care and RRSP matching.
- Energy-efficient design is at the core of everything we build.
- A team-oriented environment where ideas and initiatives are welcomes.
Responsibilities of this role will include, but not be limited to the following:
Technical and Design Support
- Help with the design of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems under the direction of senior engineers.
- Run engineering calculations for load analysis, equipment sizing, and related work.
- Produce and revise construction drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Apply BC Building Code and ASHRAE standards under guidance.
Project Coordination
- Help coordinate mechanical design with other disciplines (architectural, structural, civil).
- Attend project meetings and help with documentation and follow-up.
- Travel to job sites with senior staff to observe construction progress.
Professional Development
- Work toward P.Eng. registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) through the EIT program.
- Take part in internal technical reviews and team knowledge-sharing.
- Receive regular mentorship and feedback from senior and intermediate engineers.
Required:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) with EGBC, or eligible to register.
- 2-5 years of progressive experience in building mechanical engineering, including co-op or internship.
- Experience with mechanical and plumbing system design for buildings.
- Strong drafting skills and ability to produce clear construction documents.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead projects from schematic design, detailed design & construction administration.
- Associates Degree in a related engineering/science discipline with a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
- AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency is required.
- Self-motivated, hardworking, flexible.
- Enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, teamwork, creativity, and taking the initiative.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to interface with clients and translate client requests into concrete deliverables.
- Excellent time management habits, ability to multitask, ability to sustain focus on long tasks.
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way.
- The candidate must not require sponsorship, now or in the future to be considered for this role.
- Experience in plumbing design including knowledge of BC plumbing code(s) and applicable NFPA knowledge within the industry, above and below ground sanitary/waste and rainwater drainage systems, domestic hot and cold water services in fire protection services; fire protection design including hydraulic calculations and drawings.
Asset:
Revit (experience with BIM modeling for MEP systems is a strong asset)
Please submit your resume. In your resume, clearly indicate when/where/how you have met the requirements. Only candidates selected will be contacted.
We value diversity as a strength and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you currently located in the Greater Vancouver Area, or able to commute to our Vancouver office daily?
- Do you currently have legal authorization to work in Canada without requiring
employer-sponsored work permit support?
- If you are not currently based in the Vancouver area, are you prepared to relocate
prior to your start date, at your own arrangement?
- Please describe your experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit for mechanical or
plumbing system design. Approximately how many years have you used each?
- Describe any experience you have with building mechanical or plumbing systems,
whether through coursework, co-op, internship, or full-time work. What did you work on and what was your role?
Work Location: In person
