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HIDI has grown to become a leading firm with over 150 employees nationally, with offices located in Toronto, Ottawa and Calgary. We offer a full suite of in-house building service expertise through eight integrated disciplines - Mechanical Design, Electrical Design, Plumbing Design, Lighting Design, Communications & Audiovisual (AV), Security & Risk, Commissioning and Energy Services.\nHIDI’s corporate reputation for providing high quality services with integrity has earned us the trust of our clients, and our people. When you join us, you will find an environment where open dialogue and innovative thinking are highly encouraged. We believe that challenging you with a diversity of assignments ensures that you can develop your skills and grow rapidly.\nHIDI offers a balance of work and lifestyle, including flexible work arrangements, robust benefit package, discounts on gym memberships, Group RSP programs, wellness programs, competitive salaries and bonus packages. 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If you are ready for a career with a dynamic organization, in an environment that fosters professional development and career advancement, you’re ready for us!\nRole\nThe Mechanical Designer/Engineer is responsible for managing small sized projects (size and complexity) and the day-to-day activities within the project group including all technical, scheduling and project management issues.\nResponsibilities\nBusiness Development\nWork to develop strong, ongoing relationships with clients, building operators, contractors and other members of the Design Team.\nCreate Proposals and Fee Letters as requested by the Principal.\nGeneral Management\nKeep Group Lead apprised of activities. \nLead by example, following proper procedures. \nParticipate in training courses and show initiative for professional development. \nProvide insightful and enthusiastic assistance to other staff. \nSchedule workload appropriately, maximizing productive time. \nWork enthusiastically with the Group to accomplish common objectives.\nProduction\nAttend and participate in weekly Mechanical meetings if called upon by Principal.\nEnsure compliance with company procedures and design standards.\nEnsure that all projects within the Group are staying on track and on schedule.\nInform Group members of any upcoming scheduling issues.\nPlan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of their team.\nConsult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings on small projects.\nAssign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the project teams.\nParticipate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.\nPlan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems.\nSupervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates.\nSkills & Qualifications\nEngineering Degree or Technical Diploma required\nAt least 3-5 years of experience\nStrong design skills with meticulous attention to detail\nProven technical background\nEffective skills in project management operations, budgeting, business process and productivity improvements\nProblem-solving and analytical ability; makes sound and timely decisions; able to timely identify key issues and understands when to consult Group Lead\nSelf-motivated, operates independently\nAptitude and experience in adapting to, managing change\nFamiliarity in the use of business principles and systems for administration and management of projects and resources\nProactively seeks opportunities for improvement of processes within own area of across other departments\nBuilds strong relationships: listens and learns from team, peers and superiors to identify areas for collaboration, problem solving and personal development\nCustomer focus: demonstrates sound judgment when key customer decisions need to be made in their area of responsibility, within their scope of accountability\nGood presentation skills and effective communication skills both written and spoken\nSound approach to teamwork\nStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, BlueBeam and AutoCAD and other engineering software\nDemonstrated knowledge of relevant safety and environmental legislation and regulations\nThe HIDI Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that is barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 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