Building Mechanical Engineer

Colonial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship and technical development

Job summary

BPA is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to a broad range of building projects across Ontario and Canada. You will collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and clients through concept, design, and construction stages.

The role emphasizes HVAC and plumbing design, coordination with multiple disciplines, and delivering high-quality, energy-efficient building solutions with a strong client focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Approximately 5–10 years of experience in mechanical building systems consulting
• Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for building projects
• Proven ability to independently manage mechanical design tasks and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, laboratory, and mixed-use building projects
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design documentation
• Develop HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building systems designs per codes and standards
• Prepare and review construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, architectural, and other project disciplines
• Participate in project meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams
• Conduct site investigations, field reviews, and existing-condition assessments
• Support construction administration activities and respond to contractor technical inquiries
• Review shop drawings and equipment submittals
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and technical coordination efforts
• Assist in identifying sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions
• Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative project environment

Job description

Your Role

As an Intermediate Mechanical Design Engineer, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a wide variety of building projects while working closely with senior engineers, project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

You will be involved in all phases of project delivery, from concept development and design through construction support and project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, industrial, laboratory, and mixed-use building projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.
• Develop HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building systems designs in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare and review construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, architectural, and other project disciplines.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
• Conduct site investigations, field reviews, and existing-condition assessments.
• Support construction administration activities and respond to contractor technical inquiries.
• Review shop drawings and equipment submittals.
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and technical coordination efforts.
• Assist in identifying innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient design solutions.
• Support junior team members and contribute to a collaborative project environment.

Typical Projects

• Commercial office buildings
• Healthcare facilities
• Educational institutions
• Laboratories and research facilities
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Airports and transportation infrastructure
• Government and public sector buildings
• Building modernization and retrofit projects

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Professional Designation

• Registered P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligible for registration.

Experience

• Approximately 5 to 10 years of experience in mechanical building systems consulting.
• Experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for building projects.
• Proven ability to independently manage mechanical design tasks and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience participating in multiple projects simultaneously.

Technical Expertise

Experience in several of the following areas:

HVAC Systems

• Heating and cooling load calculations
• Air distribution systems
• Ventilation systems
• Central heating and cooling plants
• Hydronic systems
• Energy recovery systems
• Building automation integration

Plumbing & Fire Protection

• Domestic water systems
• Sanitary and storm drainage systems
• Specialty mechanical systems
• Fire protection coordination

Sustainable Design

• Energy-efficient building systems
• Decarbonization initiatives
• Electrification strategies
• High-performance building design
• LEED and sustainability objectives

Software Skills

Experience with:

• Revit MEP
• AutoCAD
• HAP, Trace 3D, IES VE, or equivalent modelling tools
• Microsoft Office Suite

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project teams
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Desire to learn, grow, and take on increasing project responsibility

Why Join BPA?

• Work on challenging and meaningful projects across Ontario and Canada.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Access mentorship, technical development, and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative, sustainable, and high-performance buildings.