R.V. Anderson Associates (RVA) is a proudly Canadianâowned consulting engineering firm with 78 years of experience shaping the future that defines our communities across the country. With approximately 500 employees in 10 offices nationwide, RVA delivers integrated, multiâdisciplinary engineering expertise across five provinces.
Our practice is founded on a strong set of values that unite people, projects, and the planet. Guided by these principles, RVA fosters a collaborative, high performance culture where technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and professional development are integral to our work. We are dedicated to investing in our people, promoting knowledge sharing, and delivering sustainable engineering solutions that create meaningful, lasting impact for communities - now and for future generations.
The Manager, Mechanical is responsible for leading and managing a team of mechanical engineering professionals while overseeing the successful delivery of mechanical engineering projects across commercial, institutional, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure sectors. This role combines technical leadership, project management, staff development, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities to and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Based out of our Toronto office the successful candidate would be reporting directly to Vice President, Structures, Tunnels, Buildings & Systems.
Duties:
- Manage, lead, mentor and grow a team of mechanical engineers, designers, and technical staff.
- Lead the design, review, and approval of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and process mechanical systems for a variety of building and infrastructure projects across Canada.
- Lead the design and commissioning of complex building automation systems.
- Lead the design and commissioning of fire protection systems including wet sprinkler, dry sprinklers, standpipe systems, deluge systems, chemical systems and fire pumps.
- Knowledge in CFD modelling including 3D multiphase, transient and thermal models.
- Design experience and knowledge with ASHRAE 62.1, 90.1, SB-10 and LEED standards.
- Hands on experience with building energy modeling with eQuest, EnergyPlus or IES.
- Knowledge in Energy and Heat recovery using wastewater collection or deep lake cooling systems
- Knowledge in Air and Noise dispersing calculations, modeling and approvals.
- Experience designing complex odour control systems.
- Experience with CSA B139 and B149 including fueling systems for standby generators, cogeneration, and bus/train fueling facilities.
- Lead the design of large standby generators.
- Establish project staffing requirements and allocate resources effectively to ensure project milestones and client deliverables are achieved.
- Provide technical oversight and direction during all project phases, including feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of engineering documents, ensuring compliance with company standards, applicable codes, and industry best practices.
- Support with proposal development, planning projects and preparation of cost estimates for modelling and associated engineering works
- Collaborate closely with structural, electrical, civil, process, environmental, architectural, and other multidisciplinary teams to coordinate project deliverables, and ensure successful project execution across all phases of design and construction.
- Liaise with client, suppliers, regulatory agencies, utility companies and contractors, as part of business development activities; represent RVA in professional associations and agencies.
- Develop and implement department standards, engineering procedures, design guidelines, and best practices to maintain quality and efficiency across projects.
- Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement, and compliance with regulations.
- Support strategic planning initiatives by contributing to annual business plans, revenue forecasting, utilization targets, and long-term growth objectives for the mechanical engineering practice.
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) within the province of Ontario.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 20 years progressive industry experience in a similar role for Engineering Consulting firm.
- Strong organization leadership skills.
- Practical knowledge of construction sequencing and constructability.
- Experienced in the review of complex construction staging and sequencing, including temporary works and commissioning.
- Experienced in meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
- Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents.
- Demonstrates superior oral and written English communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects and engineering teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
- Knowledge about the industry trends and best practices.
Compensation Range:
The compensation range for this position is from $150,000.00 - $200,000.00
Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.
Your better starts here
We donât settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. Itâs just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.
- Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
- Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
- A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
- Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
- Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
- RVA Group Pension Plan with match
- Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
- Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
- Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options
Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:
At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.
Recruitment Agencies
RVA welcomes interest by individual applicants. For resumes or applications submitted by agencies or recruiters with which RVA does not have an agreement in place, RVA will not pay any referral fee. Unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or recruiters will be deemed to have been referred without fee or other charges.
At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.
