Company Brief
Bycar Engineering Ltd. is a full-service mechanical engineering firm specializing in commercial, industrial, and residential HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection design. Bycar was established in 2002 and has since built a reputation for providing superior service and high design standards for our clients. We aim to be a trusted partner in the building industry, delivering innovative solutions that meet the performance, sustainability, and cost goals of each project.
Bycar has achieved success through a commitment to the growth and well-being of our employees. We invest in their careers, provide mentorship and growth opportunities. Our office has an open, casual atmosphere where we freely collaborate from the partner level to junior designer. We have a strong work ethic, but encourage breaks to play foosball, pool, or darts, and we have complimentary snacks and beverages (of all types!). We strive to make Bycar a place where people feel included, respected, and where their potential can be realized. This employee-focused approach has resulted in attracting and retaining quality people who take pride in their work and with similar principles towards quality. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply today!
Position Summary
Bycar Engineering is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Designer to join our growing office located in Surrey, BC. In this position, the successful candidate will have a focus in fire protection design while still doing a significant amount of HVAC and plumbing design on a variety of projects from schematic phase through to construction. Although this position is geared towards candidates with fire protection experience, we strongly encourage all candidates with intermediate to senior level skills to apply as we are looking for multiple designers.
The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of fire protection design experience and a solid knowledgebase of HVAC and plumbing design. The candidate must also have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, and be able to work independently while under the guidance of senior designers.
We’re invested in your growth - intermediate designers at Bycar take on increasing project ownership over time, with a clear path toward senior and leadership roles for those who want it.
Compensation Package
The expected salary for this role is between $75,000 to $100,000 annually. Base salaries are determined considering several factors such as skills and competencies, experience, education, and internal and external competitiveness.
- Competitive salary reviewed annually
- Three (3) weeks of vacation per year
- Medical / Dental are covered by a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA - $2,000/year)
- Summer and Winter Bonus (Profit Share)
- Paid overtime (1.5x base salary, overtime defined as time worked over 40 hours/week)
- Flexible and hybrid work options plus time banks
- Winter closure (2.5 days vacation gifted between Christmas and New Years)
Responsibilities and Duties
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Design of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection, using industry best-practices and compliance with building codes. Perform HVAC and plumbing design calculations and selection of mechanical equipment.
- Use AutoCAD and/or Revit to set up project drawings, cleanup backgrounds, transfer markups, and production of mechanical design drawings.
- Perform Contract Administration duties including shop drawing review, respond to requests for information (RFIs), and collection of closeout documentation.
- Attend design and construction meetings with the client, other consultants and the contractors.
- Attend construction field reviews to review contractor work.
- Increased leadership responsibilities, providing coaching and delegating some design tasks to various individuals depending upon the individual’s aptitude and experience.
- Maintain project schedules, track work progress, and identify and address the need for additional services and scope creep to project managers.
- Help establish and promote client relationships.
- Contribute to maintaining and the continual improvement of workflows and design standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- A university degree or college/technology diploma in mechanical engineering or systems is preferred, but not mandatory.
- 4+ years (including co-op terms) of mechanical design experience in the building industry.
- Experience working with customers and a client base.
- Exposure to analysis and troubleshooting of systems is an asset.
- Experience in construction field reviews and site surveys is an asset.
- Sustainable design certification (e.g. LEED) or experience is an asset.
Key Technical Skills
- Proficiency with Windows and Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Proficiency with one or more of the following: Revit, AutoCAD, AutoSprink, and HAP.
- Strong understanding of plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection system design.
- Up-to-date knowledge of technical developments, building codes, and industry-related standards is an asset.
- Able to read and interpret other discipline construction documents including Architectural, Structural, Electrical and Civil design drawings.
Key Professional Skills
- Clear and concise communication, both orally and written.
- Team and customer service focused.
- Excellent time management and project management skills. Ability to multi-task and work on several projects at the same time. Acknowledges or responds to emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
- Able to work independently on specified scopes with minimal supervision required.
- Proven ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines/successful completion of deliverables.
- Takes pride in their work and is committed to producing consistent, high-quality work.
Additional Information
- Applicant must be legally permitted to work in Canada.
- Class 5 driver’s license and vehicle is an asset.
- Open to travelling (across BC).
- Please have transcripts and references available upon request.
To ensure your application is properly tracked, please apply through this posting rather than reaching out directly. We thank all those that apply, but only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Work Location: In person
