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Mechanical Technologist

  • London, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Mechanical Technologist to join our growing Mechanical Engineering Department in London or Kitchener. Working within a multidisciplinary team this role supports the Plumbing Division in the design and delivery of projects for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sector clients across Southwestern Ontario.

Our ideal candidate will take ownership of independent project tasks, design documentation, and site coordination responsibilities. If you're eager for professional development and want to make an impact, we would love to hear from you today!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead or assist in developing design briefs, verification requirements, and project checklists to ensure quality and compliance with standards
  • Monitor project scope, timelines, and deliverables; identify and communicate potential cost or schedule impacts to the Project Lead
  • Prepare and coordinate plumbing design drawings for permit and construction under the direction of the Project Engineer or Project Lead
  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to maintain design intent and project milestones
  • Review and issue shop drawings and support construction services with site reviews and technical clarification
  • Attend design and coordination meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes
  • Assist with fee proposal preparation, pricing reviews, peer review coordination, occupancy and project sign-off activities to confirm systems align with design and specifications.
  • Document all significant project correspondence and ensure records are properly stored for project close-out
  • Other related duties as assigned by the Plumbing or MEP Division Leads

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Mechanical Technology, Architectural Technology, or related program
  • 5+ years experience in building design, specifically plumbing design and/or installation for commercial and multi-unit residential buildings preferred
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; experience in REVIT considered an asset
  • Dedicated to continuous growth, actively seeking opportunities to expand both professional expertise and personal development
  • Comfortable leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support problem-solving
  • Extensive experience with the OBC
  • Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills, with a proven track record of overcoming obstacles and delivering results
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects across various stages simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy, consistency, and structured organization
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
  • Self-motivated and highly independent, while also thriving in collaborative, team-oriented environments
  • Agile/able to pivot quickly in response to shifting priorities, dynamic project needs
  • Skilled at balancing and prioritizing concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality
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Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate plumbing design drawings and project documentation, monitor project scope and deliverables, and communicate potential cost or schedule impacts. Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal teams, review shop drawings, support construction through site reviews and technical clarifications, and assist with project close-out and sign-off.

Requirements

A diploma in Mechanical Technology, Architectural Technology, or a related program is required, along with 5 or more years of building design experience; plumbing design or installation experience in commercial and multi-unit residential buildings is preferred. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, have extensive Ontario Building Code experience, and demonstrate strong organization, communication, troubleshooting, and project-management skills; Revit experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Plumbing Design
  • Mechanical Technology
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Ontario Building Code
  • Design Documentation
  • Project Coordination
  • Construction Services
  • Shop Drawing Review
  • Site Reviews
  • Scope and Schedule Management
  • Client and Consultant Coordination
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • AI Tools

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Construction

Keywords

  • Mechanical Technology
  • Architectural Technology
  • Plumbing Design
  • Building Design
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
  • Ontario Building Code
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Microsoft Office
  • Design Briefs
  • Verification Requirements
  • Project Checklists
  • Permit Drawings
  • Construction Drawings
  • Shop Drawings
  • Site Reviews
  • Construction Services
  • Project Coordination
  • Scope Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Fee Proposals
  • Peer Reviews
  • Occupancy Sign-Off
  • Project Close-Out
  • AI Tools
  • Emerging Technologies

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