District Energy System Mechanical Team Lead

Pinchin Canada; Victoria; Presencial; CAD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pinchin Canada is seeking a District Energy System Mechanical Team Lead in Canada. The role focuses on leading a technical team across district energy projects, mentoring engineers and designers, and strengthening client relationships to drive growth in Pinchin’s district energy practice.

The position reports to the Operations Manager, Mechanical Engineering and can be based at any major Pinchin Office across Canada.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in the district energy industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• P.Eng. registration with a provincial engineering regulator in Canada.
• Strong technical knowledge of district energy systems.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsabilidades

• Shape the direction and growth of the District Energy Systems practice.
• Lead, grow, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, technicians, and EITs.
• Provide technical leadership on district energy projects, serving as Lead Engineer or Technical Manager as required.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and quality.
• Champion technical excellence through design reviews, technical reports, and deliverables.
• Share expertise across our national District Energy Systems network.
• Build strong relationships with utilities, campuses, municipalities, and clients.
• Mentor and empower team members for growth and safety culture.

Conocimientos

District energy leadership

People leadership

Client relationship skills

Engineering leadership

Willingness to travel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. registration (Canada)

Descripción del empleo

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 CAD

Bring your district energy expertise and leadership experience to a role where you can make a lasting impact. As our District Energy Team Lead, you’ll help build and mentor a strong technical team, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of Pinchin’s district energy practice.

Mechanical Engineering

British Columbia

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 CAD

Bring your district energy expertise and leadership experience to a role where you can make a lasting impact. As our District Energy Team Lead, you’ll help build and mentor a strong technical team, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of Pinchin’s district energy practice.

Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At Pinchin, we empower our people uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

District Energy System Mechanical Team Lead

This role reports to Operations Manager, Mechanical Engineering and can be based at any major Pinchin Office across Canada.

Role Overview

As District Energy Team Lead, you’ll have the opportunity to shape both projects and people. You will lead a team working across thermal networks, energy centers, utility infrastructure, retrofits, and new developments, partnering with utilities, campuses, municipalities, and clients to turn complex energy challenges into practical, sustainable solutions.

Your Impact as a Team Lead

• Shape the direction and growth of the District Energy Systems practice.
• Lead, grow, and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, technicians, and EITs.
• Provide technical leadership on district energy projects, serving as Lead Engineer or Technical Manager as required.
• Guide successful project delivery by overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and quality.
• Champion technical excellence through thoughtful design reviews, technical reports, and high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate across our national District Energy Systems network to share expertise, strengthen capabilities, and deliver integrated solutions.
• Build strong relationships with utilities, campuses, municipalities, and clients, identifying opportunities to expand our district energy work.
• Mentor and empower team members, supporting professional growth, continuous improvement, accountability, and a strong safety culture.

What You’ll Bring To Pinchin

You bring a strong combination of district energy expertise, engineering leadership, and a collaborative approach to delivering complex projects. You’re comfortable guiding technical teams, building trusted client relationships, and creating an environment where people can take ownership, develop their skills, and do their best work.

• 10+ years of experience in the district energy industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration with a provincial engineering regulator in Canada.
• Strong technical knowledge of district energy systems, with experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering professionals.
• Proven ability to oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, technical quality, and deliverables.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds accountability, encourages problem-solving, and empowers team members.
• Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to understand client needs, provide trusted technical advice, and contribute to business growth.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across clients, project teams, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to client and project sites as required.

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with their HR Advisor for information on the application process.

Compensation And Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes Pinchin different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets Pinchin apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

Employees enjoy mentoring and career development programs, a flexible workplace that supports work life balance, paid personal days, minimum of three weeks of vacation to start, reimbursement for professional memberships, environmental and community involvement opportunities, a wellness spending account, social activities, team events, corporate hotel rates, and more.

Step into a dynamic leadership role where you’ll mentor talented professionals, benefit from competitive compensation and extended coverage from day one, enjoy an RRSP Matching Program and annual bonuses, engage with expert led problem solving networks, and thrive in a flexible, supportive environment dedicated to recognizing and developing senior level expertise.

Explore our offerings: Pinchin Benefits

Additional Information

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
• Depending on the assignment, clients may require Government security screening, criminal record verification, or periodic drug and alcohol testing. Depending on the requirements of the position, preference may be given to candidates who are able to efficiently qualify for Government security clearances. (Verification of background information over the previous five years including Canadian residency.)
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to employment practices that support a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.