TriMac Engineering Inc.

Halifax, Nova Scotia 

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Buildings – Halifax, Nova Scotia 

TriMac Engineering is a locally owned, multidisciplined engineering firm founded by a group of experienced mechanical and electrical engineers, headquartered and practicing in Nova Scotia with two offices located in Halifax and Sydney. Incorporated in 2015 with roots dating back to 1991, TriMac Engineering initially offered its clients mechanical and electrical Engineering Consulting services. We have since grown to offer clients a wide range of Engineering Consulting, Sustainability and Energy, Project Management and Development services across the entire province, with active projects from Yarmouth to Sydney, in the commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors across the entire province. 

We are a dynamic, innovative, and ambitious firm, and we seek talented and like-minded people to work with us, who resonate and identify with the values held by TriMac Engineering, that include Sustainability, Community and Personal Development, among others. These values, along with a well understood Mission of empowering Atlantic Canadian institutions, businesses and communities to embrace the opportunities, challenges and possibilities of the future, provide us with guidance as we work towards achieving our common goals. It is an exciting time to be joining TriMac Engineering. The firm is well positioned for growth entering new markets and developing new opportunities here in Atlantic Canada.  

TriMac Engineering is currently seeking a senior mechanical engineer specializing in building services to be a key team member of our Halifax office as we continue to expand our business across the province. The successful candidate will have a solid mix of project design and management experience, business development experience, and will help us expand our capabilities in order to continue our growth and to take advantage of new opportunities throughout Nova Scotia and beyond. The senior mechanical engineer will report to the company principals. 

Job Description:

  • Function as a key member of the TriMac Engineering team in our Halifax office as we continue to expand across Nova Scotia.

  • Lead engineering projects for the company from initial development to final commissioning and inspection.

  • Coordinate projects with clients, architects & engineers, and contractors.

  • Draft technical specifications, drawings, cost estimates and reports.

  • Perform engineering calculations as required.

  • Assess life cycle costs of various systems.

  • Develop energy models of new or existing facilities.

  • Provide leadership and support to technical personnel.

  • Travel to job sites individually and with other staff to gather relevant design data, take measurements and to inspect work performed by contractors and prepare construction inspection/deficiency reports. Occasional overnight travel to remote locations and Sydney office will be required. 

Required Qualifications

  • Registered P.Eng. with Engineers Nova Scotia.

  • Bachelor of Engineering Degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.

  • 10+ years of mechanical engineering technical work experience and project management experience in building systems including development of design packages for construction. Preference will be given to those with 15+ years of applicable experience.

  • Required technical experience: design of mechanical systems for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. This includes HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, building automation systems, and specialized building services.

  • Working knowledge of relevant safety, environmental, energy, building, plumbing and fire codes and regulations.

  • Class 5 driver’s license and use of own vehicle; some travel required.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

  • Self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented, with strong organization skills.

  • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to successfully lead a multidiscipline team in executing projects under pressure and tight deadlines.

  • Knowledge and proficiency in using energy modeling software such as Carrier HAP, eQuest, CANQuest, EE4, RETScreen, etc. is an asset.

  • The ability to multi-task multiple projects on multiple deadlines and delegate when appropriate to junior staff.

  • The ability to manage and supervise the work of junior staff and to provide mentorship that will leverage their abilities to achieve success.

  • Team player with the ability to work and communicate positively within a team.

  • Independent self-starter, able to work productively both individually and as part of a team, as well as to provide technical guidance to junior staff during projects.

  • Project management experience. Possession of PMP designation is an asset.

  • Green design experience. Possession of LEED BD+C certification is an asset.

  • Market knowledge of the Halifax Region is an asset.

  • Project experience in municipal, provincial and federal government public sector is an asset.

  • Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD is a strong asset. 

Compensation

TriMac Engineering Inc. is proud to offer a generous salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, paired with a competitive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision coverage, telehealth and more. Employees have access to a number of other corporate benefits and perks. 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and feel that you are the right candidate for the job, we want to hear from you. Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to careers@trimaceng.ca with the heading “Senior Mechanical Engineer - Buildings” in the subject line. Please indicate in your cover letter how you became aware of this job posting. TriMac Engineering thanks all applications, however only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.