Mechanical Designer for Industrial Building Systems

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Join BBA’s Vancouver mechanical team and help design the building systems that support major mining, energy and heavy industrial facilities. You’ll work with experienced engineers and designers on a wide range of systems, including ventilation, heating, air conditioning, pumping, plumbing and piping, fire protection, compressed air, dust collection and energy recovery.

In this role, you’ll contribute to projects from early studies to detailed design, construction and commissioning. You’ll develop your technical expertise, take ownership of assigned design work and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and vendors. As your experience grows, you’ll have opportunities to lead design packages, support junior team members and progress toward senior technical or project responsibilities.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Contribute to all project phases, including conceptual, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, detailed design, construction support and commissioning
• Develop coordinated 2D drawings and 3D models for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, piping and other industrial building systems using Revit and AutoCAD
• Perform design calculations and support mechanical equipment selection and sizing
• Prepare design criteria, specifications, technical reports, material take-offs, bills of materials and construction documents in accordance with applicable codes, standards and BBA’s quality system
• Coordinate mechanical systems with process, piping, structural, electrical and architectural disciplines
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, field investigations and client discussions
• Review vendor information and support procurement, construction, commissioning and troubleshooting activities
• Take ownership of assigned design work, with guidance appropriate to your experience, and contribute to the continuous improvement of BBA’s tools, standards and work practices

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Rigorous and ethical
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• From two to six years of relevant mechanical design experience in industrial buildings
• College diploma in mechanical engineering technology, building systems or a related field
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD and experience producing coordinated mechanical drawings and models
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, mechanical standards and design practices
• Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills
• Available for occasional short-term travel and site assignments
• Asset: experience with industrial, mining, energy or heavy-industry projects
• Asset: experience with field reviews, construction support, commissioning or troubleshooting
• Asset: intermediate French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and clients in Québec
• Asset: knowledge of SmartPlant, CADWorx or other industrial design applications

An ovevview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary from $71,000 to $91,800
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Access to many experts and coaching

• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge

• Opportunity for site work: an amazing career accelerator!

• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:

  • Going carbon neutral
  • Achieving 30% women on our teams
  • And much more!

• Custom training and development plans

• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home

• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies, and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.