Senior Mechanical Designer - Buildings

About the role

Colliers Engineering & Design is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. We specialize in civil/site, architecture, transportation, survey/geospatial, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications, utilities/energy, and project management. Our team delivers customized mechanical engineering solutions for municipal, commercial, higher education, and public works agencies, focusing on both new construction and renovations.

From designing new and renovated systems to providing building commissioning and retro-commissioning services, we develop cost-effective solutions that enhance health, safety, comfort, and sustainability. Our designs emphasize performance, long-term facility operations, and data-driven decisions through close client collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems, including sizing, routing, and coordinating piping and ductwork with minimal supervision.
• Generate coordinated plan layouts from schematic flow diagrams.
• Coordinate designs with civil, architectural, structural, electrical, and process engineering teams.
• Prepare construction drawings for bid sets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards and project requirements.
• Mentor junior design staff by providing clear guidance, assigning tasks, and outlining expected outcomes.
• Conduct site investigations and fieldwork to assess existing facilities and integrate new mechanical system layouts.
• Provide construction administration services, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings and submittals.
• Perform QA/QC on drawings from drafters or designers on projects.
• Occasional travel to client/project sites.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or certification from a technical school required; Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology or related field preferred.
• 8-10+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Familiarity with commercial, institutional, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing facilities for private, government, municipal, industrial, and institutional clients.
• Experience with industry standards (ASHRAE, ASPE).
• Experience attending design and review meetings with clients.
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to meet deadlines, follow directions, and maintain attention to detail.

Pay

$78,500 to $104,400 per year (depending on qualifications).

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Overtime compensation for exempt employees for billable hours worked beyond 40 per week.
• Reimbursement for education and access to in-house courses for professional and personal growth.
• Mentorship program and wellness initiatives.
• Women’s Organization and philanthropic opportunities.