AtkinsRéalis

Defence

SeniorMechanicalEngineerDefenceSector

$135–160k Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Mechanical Engineer - Defence Sector at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Defence Projects, Building Systems, Client Management. Lead mechanical engineering commitments. Resolve complex design/project execution issues”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure successful project completion

Industry & Context.

Defence
Problems you'll solve

Resolving complex design/project execution issues

Eligibility Requirements

Willing to occasionally travel to project sites within Canada, Ability to obtain CISD Level II (SECRET) Clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng), 10+ years of relevant design experience, significant exposure to National Defence projects, experience in selection and specification of mechanical building system and related site utilities, Working knowledge of all applicable building codes and industry standards, Experience in a consulting engineering environment, client focus, Ability to obtain CISD Level II (SECRET) Clearance

Nice to Have

Subject matter expertise in mechanical building systems including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, building automation and sustainable building initiatives, Project experience should include training centers, vehicle and fleet maintenance, research laboratories, operational headquarters, personnel accommodation and ancillary facilities, Infrastructure experience with Energy Centre’s, district energy distribution, piped site utilities for industrial liquid and gases, taking initiatives for Business Development, Marketing, and responding to RFPs

What You'll Do.

Lead mechanical engineering commitments

Resolve complex design/project execution issues

Manage mechanical staff resources

Provide technical guidance

Participate in estimate preparation

Develop and maintain clients

Coordinate skill sets

Satisfy customer requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinating skill sets with other offices and disciplines; Manage mechanical staff resources assigned to projects; mentor continuous development

Process & Methodology

Apply Project Management principles, management of own projects, management of team members, managing time, managing resources, managing budget allocations

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