Mechanical Engineer III (Plumbing)

Mechanical Engineer III (Plumbing)
Location: London or Kitchener, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Office
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000
Position: NEW Position

Under the supervision of the Plumbing Team Lead, the Mechanical Engineer III (Plumbing) – Project Lead will lead and coordinate plumbing design and project delivery activities within the multi-unit residential project sector. The position will be responsible for developing and reviewing plumbing designs, engineering calculations, drawings, and construction documents for permit, tender, and construction.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of projects, lead design delivery, and bring technical expertise to complex challenges. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors, you’ll drive projects from design through construction, oversee schedules, budgets, and quality, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to others.

Company Summary: 
Join the dynamic team at SBM, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm renowned for its innovative and collaborative approach to building solutions. With a vibrant culture that fosters personal growth and forward-thinking, we're on the lookout for passionate professionals to expand our team. 
 
At SBM, our core values of drive, humility, and balance shape everything we do. We believe in ambitious goals, learning from one another while maintaining a healthy work-life harmony. 
 
Located in London and Kitchener, SBM serves a diverse range of private and public sector clients across Southwestern Ontario. We offer a wide range of services including Geomatics, Planning, and Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering. Our team of over 130 dedicated experts - including engineers, trainees, technologists, planners, and support staff - thrives in an energetic environment where creativity and collaboration are at the forefront. 
 
If you're eager to grow and make an impact, SBM is the place for you! 
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate plumbing engineering design for building projects, including complex multi-unit residential developments, from conceptual design through construction completion.
• Independently develop, review, and oversee plumbing systems, including domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, natural gas, pumps, and backflow prevention, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, drawings, and construction documents for permit, tender, and construction.
• Establish design approaches and technical requirements in collaboration with project leads and multidisciplinary teams, exercising sound professional and project judgment.
• Provide technical direction, coordination, and mentorship to assigned engineering and drafting team members.
• Oversee design coordination, technical reviews, peer reviews, and quality-control procedures to ensure accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Lead discipline-specific project delivery, monitoring scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables in coordination with the MEP Project Lead.
• Identify and communicate technical, coordination, constructability, scope, schedule, and budget concerns, recommending appropriate project adjustments.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, contractors, authorities, and other disciplines to resolve technical matters and support effective project delivery.
• Coordinate plumbing-related construction services, including submittals, RFIs, site instructions, change notices, site reviews, project verification, general conformance documentation, and construction closeout.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, design procedures, quality-control practices, and departmental resources.
• Comfortable leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and support problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Systems Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline from a recognized institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Typically 8+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including building plumbing system design.
• Extensive experience independently developing and leading complex plumbing designs, calculations, drawings, and construction documentation; multi-unit residential experience is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, Ontario Building Code requirements, applicable standards, engineering practices, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated project leadership experience, including managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving, design review, coordination, and quality-control capabilities.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders, including providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is an asset.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to reliable transportation

What We Offer:
This is a full-time, in-office position. At SBM, we prioritize a positive work culture, believing that strong relationships with our employees lead to exceptional customer service and outstanding results for our clients.
Enjoy a balanced 40-hour workweek of 8am-5pm Monday-Thursday and an early finish at 2:30pm on Fridays. Join us in an environment where collaboration, support, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Employees Also Enjoy:

• Competitive Salary Based on Experience
• Performance Bonuses
• Annual Incremental Vacation Increases
• Health Benefits Plan
• RRSP Matching (4%) Program
• Paid Overtime
• Paid Sick Days
• Flex Time
• Professional Development Budget
• Engaging work environment
• Opportunity to build great relationships
• Career Growth and Development
• Regular Social and Team Buildings Events
• Passionate and enthusiastic team that encourages growth

To Apply:
All qualified applicants should apply through our online application system.
References are to be made available upon our request.

SBM is an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with relevant governing laws. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Throughout the selection process, accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. If required, please notify SBM.

SBM utilizes a third-party recruitment software to source, screen, and track applicants that may be subject to AI use. Outside of this, SBM does not actively use AI to screen, select, or hire candidates.