Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,333
Employers: 2,036

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $101,177Across 888 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $38.20Across 311 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $121,613Across 57 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%110 listings
Hybrid: 33%2,121 listings
On-site: 64%4,081 listings

Not specified: <1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include WSP in Canada (374), AtkinsRéalis (159), Stantec (151).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Engineering & architecture jobs in Canada

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Senior Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist
WSP in Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
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Brunel
Saskatoon, SK
- $90 to $110 CAD / hour
- Contract
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computer-assisted design and drafting (CADD) operator
Doorland Group
Woodbridge, ON
- Full-time
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Electrical Engineer
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Labrador City, NL
- Full-time
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Lead Mechanical Engineer
Keynote Search
Ottawa, ON
- $100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…boutique, multi-disciplinary design firm offering fully integrated architecture and engineering services. The firm provides a holistic approach to high-performance building design, master…
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Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical & Data Centers
WSP
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
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Toronto, ON
- $120,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Leroy, SK
- Full-time
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Webuild
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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LVI Associates
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $126,000 to $211,000 USD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist
WSP in Canada
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
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Structural Engineer in Training/Junior Engineer
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Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
…regulatory requirements. This role requires a strong foundation in engineering principles and structural design, along with…
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Senior Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist
WSP in Canada
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
- Full-time
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
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Senior Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist
WSP in Canada
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Aurora, ON
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Keynote Search

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 5, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

Introduction to the organziation

Originally established in 1907 as an architectural practice, IDEA Inc. (IDEA) has evolved into a premier boutique, multi-disciplinary design firm offering fully integrated architecture and engineering services. The firm provides a holistic approach to high-performance building design, master planning, interior design, and project management across the Institutional, Commercial, and Industrial (ICI) sectors.

Following strategic expansion and growth, IDEA operates key offices in Ottawa and Sault Ste. Marie. IDEA has built its success upon a collaborative, high-accountability culture that balances vision and pragmatism with environmentally responsible design and technical excellence.

As IDEA continues to secure major federal, health, and institutional contracts, the firm is investing in the continued development of its Ottawa engineering practice. To support this expansion, the organization is seeking an ambitious, hands-on Mechanical Engineer / Department Lead who will take ownership of this mechanical discipline locally, and set the department up for long-term success.

Summary of the role

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer will have full ownership over mechanical design, project execution, and discipline development in Ottawa. Serving as the local technical anchor, the successful candidate will immediately dive into an active portfolio of building projects, managing them end-to-end from initial concept through final commissioning.

The position requires a strong balance between hands-on engineering and collaborative management. Key technical responsibilities will include performing load calculations, Revit drafting, writing system specifications, and designing code-compliant solutions across HVAC, plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, controls, and fire protection systems. This role also involves conducting regular site surveys to assess existing building conditions, monitor contractor progress, answer technical requests, and witness commissioning.

Beyond individual design work, the position demands strong cross-functional coordination and will work closely in real time with internal architectural, interior design, and electrical teams to optimize building performance. Additional responsibilities will include client relationship management and serving as the primary mentor to a Mechanical Engineer-in-Training, and help shape the continued development of the mechanical discipline as IDEA’s Ottawa presence expands.

Is this for you?

This position is best suited to a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, with an undergraduate engineering degree and 3 to 7+ years of building systems experience within a consulting or multi-disciplinary environment. Required technical skills include mastery across building mechanical systems, including HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, hydronic systems, controls, BAS, and general fire protection design principles.

Essential qualifications include high proficiency in Revit, comfort producing design drawings independently, and eligibility for Canadian Government Security Clearances for federal projects. LEED certification or NetZero/Passive House familiarity would be considered an asset.

Beyond technical expertise, the position requires a highly personable, approachable, and energetic leader who thrives in a social and collaborative team setting. Strong interpersonal communication skills and an open-minded, creative problem-solving attitude are essential. The role involves navigating client-facing environments, building trust with external stakeholders and contractors, and mentoring junior staff through a patient, growth-oriented leadership style.

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Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and project delivery for building projects from concept through commissioning, including calculations, Revit drawings, specifications, site reviews, and code-compliant system design. Coordinate with architecture, interiors, and electrical teams, manage client and contractor relationships, mentor an Engineer-in-Training, and help develop the Ottawa mechanical discipline.

Requirements

Requires an Ontario-licensed Professional Engineer with an undergraduate engineering degree and 3 to 7+ years of building systems experience in a consulting or multidisciplinary environment. Candidates should have broad mechanical systems expertise, strong Revit skills, independent drawing capability, eligibility for Canadian Government Security Clearances, and collaborative leadership and communication skills; LEED or NetZero/Passive House familiarity is an asset.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering
HVAC Design
Plumbing Design
Hydronic Systems
Refrigeration Systems
Building Automation Systems
Fire Protection Design
Revit
Load Calculations
Mechanical Specifications
Building Codes
Site Surveys
Commissioning
Project Management
Staff Mentoring

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Keywords

Mechanical Engineering
Building Systems
HVAC
Sheet Metal
Plumbing
Hydronic Systems
Refrigeration
Controls
Building Automation Systems
Fire Protection
Revit
Load Calculations
Mechanical Specifications
Building Codes
Site Surveys
Commissioning
Project Execution
Contractor Coordination
Mentoring
Professional Engineer
Ontario P.Eng.
Canadian Government Security Clearance
LEED
NetZero
Passive House
Institutional Projects
Commercial Projects
Industrial Projects

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