Engineer, Energy Services

Envari Energy Solutions; Hawthorne; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Envari Energy Solutions is seeking an Energy Services Engineer to deliver energy management solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients in Ottawa. You will design mechanical and electrical systems, lead projects, and develop proposals to drive energy efficiency and cost savings.

The role emphasizes coordination with multi-disciplinary teams, client engagement, and delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. A hybrid work model is offered with salary in the stated range.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical or mechanical engineering design for building systems including power distribution, building automation, lighting, emergency power, etc.
• Experience in energy management and building systems such as lighting, controls and HVAC.
• Experience managing construction projects, coordinating with trades and consultants, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Strong proposal and work plan development experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify, design, and implement energy management solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
• Perform engineering design for building mechanical and electrical systems, including controls and life-safety systems.
• Prepare proposals, technical reports, and feasibility studies.
• Provide project management from design through construction including scheduling and budget control.
• Liaise with clients to determine needs and develop project plans.
• Develop industry relationships to support business growth.

Skills

Energy management

Project management

Technical design

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil or Sustainable & Renewable Energy)

P.Eng license in Ontario

PMI PMP certification (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Envari employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

At Envari, we are leading the way to a smart energy future.

We help to power your professional growth at every step of your engineering career. For those starting out, we provide the training and skills needed to achieve your P.Eng. designation, and for established engineers, our structured framework offers a clear, transparent pathways to intermediate and senior levels. Wherever you are in your career, there’s a path for growth ahead of you here.We help to power your professional growth at every step of your engineering career. For those starting out, we provide the training and skills needed to achieve your P.Eng. designation, and for established engineers, our structured framework offers a clear, transparent pathways to intermediate and senior levels. Wherever you are in your career, there’s a path for growth ahead of you here.

As a proven energy solutions provider to commercial and industrial clients, municipalities, governments, and utilities across Eastern Ontario, our work improves energy efficiency and reduces environmental impacts in our community. That focus on environmental responsibility unites us and powers our work.

We are looking for trailblazers and innovators to join us as we build an energy future that will keep our City and our planet green for generations to come.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of a Supervisor in Energy Services, the Energy Services Engineer is responsible for providing technical and project management support for Envari’s growing energy services business. The individual will identify, develop and design energy management solutions that will enable commercial customers to reduce their energy costs by improving the efficiency of their operations. The preferred candidate will have experience in engineering design of commercial, industrial, and institutional building electrical and mechanical systems, building automation and construction project management. This person will be expected to utilize their network of industry contacts to support the growth of the energy services business.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with multi-disciplinary team to identify, design, and implement energy management solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers
• Perform the engineering design process for building mechanical and electrical systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, power distribution, lighting, controls, life-safety systems, and renewable power generation and storage
• Prepare and deliver proposals, technical reports, and feasibility studies
• Provide project management services throughout life of projects from design to construction completion including
  • Liaising with client to determine needs of the project and create a project plan
  • Manage sub-consultants and contractors
  • Create and monitor project schedule
  • Implement quality management plan
  • Ensure project is constructed as per design, quality, budget, and schedule
  • Report on project progress to stakeholders
  • Negotiate revisions to scope of work, enforce the contract/design documents, and resolve disputes
• Deliver the above services to meet division’s financial targets and objectives
• Develop industry relationships to support growth of business
• Promote and increase awareness of the Envari brand in the marketplace through participation in industry associations such as ASHRAE, IEEE, and IESNA
• Perform other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
• Be, or be able to become, a Professional Engineer licensed in the Province of Ontario
• Experience in energy management and building systems (i.e.: lighting, controls and HVAC systems)
• Minimum of 5 years’ electrical or mechanical engineering design for building systems including power distribution, building automation, lighting, emergency power, etc.
• Experience in site investigations, report writing, construction review, specification writing, and commissioning of building systems
• Experience managing construction projects, coordinating with trades and consultants, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Experience in business development, proposal and work plan preparation
• Strong computer skills, proficient in MS Office suite of products. Experience with AutoCAD and Revit considered an asset
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification considered an asset
• Experience with cogeneration projects/facilities considered an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• English essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset

This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Envari offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Envari may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:

Ottawa, ON

This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on their qualifications.

Pay Range Minimum:

$89,420.99

Pay Range Maximum:

$134,130.81

Posting End date (if applicable):

October 29, 2026

Envari is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.