Mechanical Engineer
Reporting to the Shared Technical Services Director, The Mechanical Engineer, Healthcare will be a key part of the Build NS Healthcare Infrastructure Team. This position provides guidance and strategy in the development of mechanical building systems for healthcare projects of varying scopes and delivery methods.
The Mechanical Engineer, Healthcare focuses on building efficient systems that maximize comfort, enhance asset longevity and ensure optimal return on investment. This includes integration of specialized systems and infection control measures, crucial to maintain a safe and supportive healthcare environment.
This is a five (5) year term position.
Review drawings and contract documents to ensure conformance with requirements, codes and standards.
Evaluate and quantify the impact of changes on project outcomes.
Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to the Project Delivery Team.
Identify opportunities to enhance healthcare project delivery and facility operations by recommending improved methods and system changes.
Act as a mechanical engineer subject matter expert for multiple healthcare projects.
Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed.
Help drive healthcare environmental health and safety programs at the project level, with a sustainable and safety-oriented approach to work.
Support the Project Delivery Team through the planning, design, and construction of large and complex healthcare projects delivered through various methods including Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), Design Bid Build (DBB), Construction Management (CM) or Design Build (DB) by assisting in establishment, design, and delivery of mechanical design requirements in a healthcare setting.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Extensive experience in mechanical engineering design and management on healthcare projects or a related field, with strong knowledge of building and healthcare industry standards and requirements.
Must be a Professional Engineer with a minimum of 8 years' experience in the building design and construction industry. Licensed in the Province of Nova Scotia, or the ability to be licensed.
Must have demonstrated experience with healthcare-related design and construction (a minimum of 3 years' experience, and/or three projects) and experience with CSA healthcare mechanical standards, and all current and pending national codes and standards.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, proven ability to identify and implement improvements in project delivery and operations.
Experience in producing construction drawings and details and demonstration of the ability to review and red-line construction documents, both from the viewpoint of the mechanical discipline, constructability, and overall project coordination with other disciplines.
Experience or willingness to learn E-Builder project management integration software, and construction software (Procore, Project Sight etc.) required.
Experience or willingness to learn Microsoft 365, PowerPoint, MS Teams, BIM and/or AutoCAD.
Continuing Educations courses, seminars or workshops in healthcare issues and trends is considered an asset.
Provincial policy is that all new construction attains LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver accreditation. A fundamental knowledge of LEED or LEED Associate status is beneficial.
Experience which demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage several project portfolios at the same time with the same level of attention.
As work pertains to construction, must have basic knowledge of safety procedures in the construction environment.
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