Senior Mechanical Building Engineer
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hourly salary range: $56 - $71 per hour per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, scope of the role, and geographic location. · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Hourly salary range: $56 - $71 per hour per hour, with final compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, scope of the role, and geographic location.
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- A minimum of 12 years of experience in a consulting firm with building projects.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The opportunity
BPA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Building Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of innovative building projects across a variety of sectors. We are looking for a motivated professional with a strong background in mechanical engineering, who brings deep technical knowledge, project coordination skills, and a collaborative approach to client service.
In this role, you will oversee mechanical building systems projects from planning through completion, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure high-quality results delivered on schedule and within budget. You will play a key role in managing project execution, supporting design coordination, and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to BPA’s commitment to technical excellence and sustainable design solutions.
If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise on impactful mechanical engineering projects, collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary team, and contribute to a growing organization, we would love to hear from you!
Your daily impact
- Lead the project team and coordinate the efforts of various internal and external stakeholders to carry out mechanical building systems projects for multiple sectors (institutional, office, commercial, cultural and residential)
- Technical supervision, coordination, verification and design of various mechanical building systems projects
- Ensure client satisfaction throughout projects
- Survey existing installations
- Analyze, design and adapt building-related installations
- Help write proposals in collaboration with business development
- Interdisciplinary coordination with external professionals
- Assess the construction cost budget, set fees and schedules. Monitor project with accounting
- Write specifications and technical reports
- Provide assistance in regards to site supervision
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- Member in good standing of PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario).
- A minimum of 12 years of experience in a consulting firm with building projects.
- Proven experience building and maintaining strong, professional client relationships on complex building projects
- Solid knowledge of Canadian building codes, construction practices, and permitting processes.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality.
- Ability to mentor junior resources.
- Eligibility to get a Government of Canada Reliability Status
- A culture built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, talent development, and the quality of our work.
- A 37.5-hour workweek with flexible scheduling and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.
- A hybrid work policy that promotes balance between professional and personal life.
- Overtime hours that are recognized and compensated, either through time off in lieu or paid compensation.
- A competitive total compensation package, including a comprehensive group insurance plan and an RRSP program with employer contributions.
- A structured training and professional development program supported by UniversiT, our internal entity dedicated to the technical and personal growth of every employee.
- A structured Mentorship Program that connects early-career professionals with experienced mentors to kick-start your BPA career.
- Cutting-edge technology, including BIM and modern collaborative tools.
- The “Finding Balance” program, which promotes overall well-being, mental health, and sustainable productivity.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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Additional details regarding compensation and our overall rewards approach will be shared throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across all our offices in Canada.We comply with applicable accessibility legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and will provide accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.Thank you for your interest in joining our team.
Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Talent team.
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Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate mechanical building systems projects across institutional, office, commercial, cultural, and residential sectors, overseeing technical design, verification, budgets, schedules, and project delivery. Maintain client relationships, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, prepare proposals and technical documentation, and support site supervision.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, good-standing membership in PEO, and at least 12 years of consulting-firm experience with building projects. Candidates should have strong client relationship, project management, communication, and problem-solving abilities, knowledge of Canadian codes and permitting, and eligibility for Government of Canada Reliability Status.
Skills
- Mechanical Engineering
- Building Systems Design
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Technical Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Construction Cost Estimation
- Budget and Schedule Management
- Technical Writing
- Site Supervision
- Canadian Building Codes
- Construction Practices
- Permitting Processes
- Problem-Solving
- Mentoring
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Hybrid Work
- Paid Overtime or Time Off in Lieu
- Group Insurance
- Employer-Contributed RRSP
- Training and Professional Development
- Mentorship Program
- Well-Being and Mental Health Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
Keywords
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Building Systems
- Sustainable Design
- Building Projects
- Project Management
- Project Coordination
- Technical Supervision
- Design Verification
- Client Service
- Client Relationships
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Construction Cost Budgets
- Project Fees
- Project Schedules
- Accounting Monitoring
- Technical Specifications
- Technical Reports
- Site Supervision
- Canadian Building Codes
- Construction Practices
- Permitting Processes
- BIM
- Government of Canada Reliability Status
- Institutional Buildings
- Commercial Buildings
- Residential Buildings