Mechanical Engineer (Buildings)

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who is motivated by the challenge of reducing energy consumption and GHG emissions through retrofits to existing buildings, and who is ready to grow their technical and project delivery skills within a collaborative consulting environment.

About FRESCo

FRESCo is a boutique engineering consulting firm focused on providing engineering, research, and program delivery services for a wide range of multi‑unit residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.

Our values guide our actions:

• Thrivability: We pursue work that helps our environment, community, and clients thrive.


• Excellence: We use our unique expertise to deliver high-value and high-quality work.


• Do the Right Thing: We act with integrity at all times and never compromise our values.


• Collaboration: We work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, competitors, and the broader community.


• Solutions Focused: We are passionate about developing and implementing solutions to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Engineer will work under the guidance of senior engineers while taking increasing ownership of technical work and project delivery.

• Support the development of project scopes, budgets, and design approaches for HVAC retrofits.


• Conduct building energy assessments and contribute to engineering feasibility studies.


• Develop conceptual designs, calculations, and input to business cases and client reports.


• Carry out detailed mechanical building systems engineering including troubleshooting, calculations, equipment selection, drawings, and specifications.


• Prepare technical documentation packages for external coordination, budgetary pricing, and tender


• Execute construction administration activities including commissioning and project closeout.


• Coordinate with internal team members and external trade allies (consultants, contractors)


• Support the development and refinement of internal tools, standards, and templates


• Deliver assigned tasks on time and within budget

Qualifications – Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.


• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligible for immediate registration with EGBC.


• Experience in mechanical engineering for multifamily and/or commercial buildings.


• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in BC.


• Experience delivering building assessments and studies.


• Working knowledge of the BC Building Code, Vancouver Building Bylaws, ASHRAE engineering & energy efficiency standards, and Canadian life-safety regulations.


• Strong proficiency with MS Office (especially Excel).


• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD.


• Good English written and verbal communication skills.


• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.

Assets (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to project coordination and task-level deadline and budget management.


• Proficiency with Trace3D, IESVE, or other energy modelling and HVAC load calculation software.


• Familiarity with heat pumps and hybrid mechanical system solutions.


• Experience with cooling solutions for residential and commercial buildings.


• Exposure to DDC building automation systems and BACnet protocol.


• Interest in developing client-facing and business development.

Who You Are:

• Based in BC.


• Able to pass a criminal record check.


• Able to travel periodically and meet in Vancouver one day a month.


• Passion for making positive change through building retrofits.


• Want to work with other passionate, driven, people that have years of experience taking a leadership role in transformational change.


• Able to efficiently and effectively self-manage and work from home.


• Analytical, thorough, resourceful, detail-orientated, and customer service-focused.


• Looking to learn and take on new challenges and opportunities.


• Strong work ethic, deliver top quality work, and meet deadlines.


• Flexible and willing to take on a wide range of projects.

Why Join FRESCo?

• Work from home/ flexible hours.


• Amazing work culture.


• Competitive salary.


• Competitive benefits.


• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, supportive, diverse, and dynamic team.

Apply: By March 6, 2026

Apply: If you have the required experience AND are based in British Columbia, Canada, please apply.  We recommend applying early as interviews may commence prior to posting deadline. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for consideration will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.