Lead Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Discipline Leader is a technical expert capable of providing technical leadership for the team in the following areas:

• HVAC
• Plumbing and Drainage
• Hot Water Systems
• Chilled Water Systems
• Chilled Glycol Systems
• Hot Oil Systems
• Tempered Oil Systems
• Jacketed Piping
• Heat Traced Piping (Electrical, Hot Water, Hot Oil)

The duties of the successful candidate will consist of a combination of the following tasks:

• Strategic development of the mechanical discipline
• Management of assigned team members as the team grows
• Coordination with international design offices on project work
• Technical leadership on assigned projects
• Peer review of engineering work
• Preparation of engineering calculations
• Development of engineering drawings (P&ID, layouts, 3D modeling)
• Preparation of construction specifications, user requirements, functional specifications, and scope documentation
• Cost estimating
• Development of templates and tools for discipline area
• Development of training materials
• Maintenance of industry knowledge for discipline area
• Delivery of training in technical lectures to junior staff
• Training and mentorship of junior staff
• Attendance of factory acceptance testing and on-site coordination and execution of commissioning and validation activities
• Travel to client sites for site review and troubleshooting

Minimum Required Education:

• Bachelor of Applied Science degree in engineering from a recognized Canadian university

Professional Requirements:

• Current registration with the Professional Engineer's of Ontario as a licensed Professional Engineer.

Core Competencies:

• Mechanical engineering skills with at least 7-10 years of current work experience, AND
• Management of projects, systems, staff, clients, budgets, schedules, and business relationships.
• Supervision of team members
• Training and development of junior staff
• Proficiency in written and spoken English with the ability to communicate clearly with clients.
• Adept at dealing with client's and other people professionally and courteously.
• Knowledge of common business practices and techniques such as quoting, preparation of requirements, marketing and sales.
• Valid driver's license, and owner of a car.