Mechanical Engineer - Building Systems

About LAPORTE

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering company operating for 25 years with expertise in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech, and industrial plant processes. It has 25 offices across North America and Europe with over 480 passionate employees. The firm emphasizes a stimulating work climate promoting autonomy, teamwork, professional growth, work-life balance, and creativity.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer specializing in building systems to join our Calgary, Alberta team. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of pertinent experience and will contribute to design tasks, provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers, and collaborate on complex projects predominantly serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design documentation, drawings, and specs for disciplines including HVAC, dust collection, chilled water, heating water, steam, compressed air, controls, and plumbing systems.
• Create and refine engineering plans for building mechanical systems ensuring compliance with energy efficiency standards.
• Conduct studies and schematic designs of new and existing systems, perform operational analysis.
• Survey existing installations to enhance current systems or create new solutions integrating existing infrastructure.
• Prepare estimations of construction budgets for mechanical systems.
• Engage in site supervision and offer construction support services.
• Lead project management activities for MEP projects, defining scopes, budgets, staffing alongside project managers.
• Develop client partnerships to grasp project needs fully.
• Ensure technical quality and interdisciplinary coordination of deliverables.
• Support the development and training of the mechanical engineering team.
• Manage and review deliverables and project implementation quality.
• Draft scopes of work for mechanical or utility designs following client meetings and project reviews.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Professional engineering registration (P.Eng) with EGBC, APEGA, or APEGS.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering consulting experience; knowledge of food and beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in designing HVAC systems and central utility systems such as steam, chilled water, and compressed air.
• Experience in material handling and dust collection system design is an advantage.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit software.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and industry norms.
• Comprehensive employee health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and childcare coverage from day one.
• Employer-contributed retirement savings plan with 4% RRSP contribution.
• Flexible hybrid working model requiring at least two days per week in-office.
• Supportive professional development environment including reimbursement for professional fees (APEGA, APEGS, EGBC).
• Opportunities for career advancement via mentorship, training, and cross-department collaboration.
• Work-life balance benefits such as 3 weeks regular vacation plus an additional paid week during Christmas, along with 1 week paid personal/sick leave.
• Inclusive, diverse, and flexible company culture that values equity and efficiency with potential for substantial growth.
• Team-building events including lunch and learns, retreats, outdoor activities, family gatherings, and workshops.
• Additional perks such as public transport and telephone expense reimbursements.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their application and join the LAPORTE team.