[Hiring] District Energy Project Engineer @Pinchin in Canada

Role Description

As a District Energy Project Engineer, you’ll contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of innovative district energy solutions for municipalities, institutions, utilities, and private developers. Your work will span the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and system planning through detailed design, construction review, and operational support.

• Planning and design of ambient temperature district energy sharing systems which use heat pumps and renewable energy like geoexchange and wastewater heat recovery to provide heating and cooling to communities.
• Low carbon electrification projects which use heat pumps to recover waste heat and offset carbon-based heating.
• Energy Audits, Specialist Reports and GHG reduction studies in existing buildings in Western Canada with assistance from our energy modelers.
• Design, review, and inspect heat recovery systems for commercial, institutional and residential facilities, including central energy plants.
• Building mechanical HVAC and plumbing designs for Pinchin’s broad portfolio of clients in British Columbia and across Canada.
• Support projects related to new builds and retrofits in multiple sectors including residential, commercial and institutional.
• Monitor operations and report on the performance of existing renewable energy systems.
• Assist with preparing proposals, cost estimates and reports.
• Foster and maintain positive, long term client relationships.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering with a P.Eng. designation and 6+ years of consulting engineering experience. LEED or CEM designation is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with district energy, geothermal/geoexchange, and/or central chiller plant design, along with building HVAC, hydronic heating and cooling, or retrofit projects.
• Experience conducting energy audits and evaluating energy-efficiency measures for building mechanical systems.
• Strong technical, research, report-writing, communication, and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Ability to build strong client relationships, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to project and business growth.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of AutoCAD, IES, and/or load calculation software.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to client and project sites as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and great benefits.
• Mentoring and career development programs.
• Flexible workplace that supports work-life balance.
• Paid personal days.
• Minimum of three weeks of vacation to start.
• Reimbursement for professional memberships.
• Environmental and community involvement opportunities.
• Wellness spending account.
• Social activities and team events.
• Corporate hotel rates.
• RRSP Matching Program and annual bonuses.