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MEP Designer

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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6-8 years’ experience in MEP design
Posting language
English
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Original job description

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm providing high-value engineering services to the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial biotechnology, and industrial manufacturing sectors, with 30 offices across North America and Europe and more than 520 dedicated employees. We are an independent company wholly owned by 45 of our principal engineers.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

MEP Designer ,Toronto, ON

Key Responsibilities:

An MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) Designer will be responsible for the planning, design, and coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within building projects.

  • Develop comprehensive MEP design concepts, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, tailored project requirements and client specifications
  • Use design software (such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools) to produce 2D and 3D models, schematics, and construction drawings
  • Work with architects, structural engineers, and other design professionals to ensure seamless integration of MEP systems with the overall building design
  • Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to gather necessary information and materials for MEP installations
  • Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and provide technical guidance to resolve design conflicts or issues
  • Review contractor drawings and installation methods to ensure compliance with design plans

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Engineering or a related field
  • 6-8 years’ experience in MEP design
  • Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing system design.
  • Familiarity with relevant building codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in consulting engineering in the pharmaceutical or food and beverage industries an asset.

Benefits – What We Have to Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
  • Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
  • Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
  • Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, etc…) covered by the company;
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, training, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
  • Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. 1 week of Personal/Sick leave ;
  • Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
  • Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
  • Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement

Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team
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Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs, including HVAC systems, using design software to create models, schematics, and construction drawings. Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to integrate systems, resolve design issues, and ensure installations comply with design plans.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing engineering, or a related field, and 6–8 years of MEP design experience are required. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM; have strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing design and applicable codes; and demonstrate communication, collaboration, project management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

  • MEP Design
  • HVAC System Design
  • Electrical System Design
  • Plumbing System Design
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • BIM
  • 2D and 3D Modeling
  • Construction Drawings
  • Design Coordination
  • Building Codes and Standards
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Technical Guidance
  • Contractor Drawing Review

Benefits

  • Group Health Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Childcare Coverage
  • Employer-Contributed RRSP
  • Hybrid Work Arrangements
  • Professional Development
  • Professional Fee Reimbursement
  • Mentorship Programs
  • Training
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal/Sick Leave
  • Team-Building Activities
  • Telephone Reimbursement

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • MEP Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Plumbing Engineering
  • HVAC
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • BIM
  • 2D Modeling
  • 3D Modeling
  • Schematics
  • Construction Drawings
  • Building Design
  • Design Coordination
  • Building Codes
  • Standards and Regulations
  • Contractor Drawings
  • Installation Methods
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Food and Beverage Industry
  • Consulting Engineering
  • Interdisciplinary Meetings
  • Project Management

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