Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, Industrial HVAC & Building Systems

The JNE Group of Companies; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Dental care

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

JNE Consulting in Hamilton, ON, is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer specializing in Industrial HVAC & Building Systems to join the Building Mechanical team. You will design HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, and related systems for industrial facilities within steel/mining sectors.

Role includes piping engineering support, coordination with other disciplines, and field investigations. 4–6 years’ experience and P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and licensed or eligible for licensure as a P.Eng. in Ontario.
• 4–6 years of mechanical engineering experience with HVAC/building systems.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD for 2D/3D design; strong code knowledge (Ontario Building Code, NFPA, ASHRAE).
• Industrial facilities experience in steel/mining/heavy industry is asset.
• Proven ability to coordinate with multi-discipline teams and perform field investigations.

Responsibilities

• Design industrial HVAC and building mechanical systems (ventilation, heating, cooling, plumbing, natural gas).
• Perform load calculations, duct sizing, and piping/natural gas system calculations.
• Develop system concepts, equipment layouts, and design criteria.
• Size and select equipment; review datasheets and drawings for accuracy.
• Coordinate with structural/electrical/process teams; support field inspections.

Skills

HVAC design

Building mechanical systems

Load calculations

Piping layouts

Interdisciplinary coordination

Field investigations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AFT Fathom

HVAC load calculation software (e.g., HAP)

Job description

About JNE Consulting

JNE Consulting is a progressive, multi-disciplinary engineering services firm based in Hamilton, ON, with offices in Pittsburgh, PA, and Merrillville, IN. Our experienced and specialized teams work globally with a diverse client base, providing services from concept development through engineering and procurement, as well as construction and project management.

What JNE Can Offer

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Commitment to individual safety
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP matching
• Vision care

About JNE Consulting

JNE Consulting is a progressive, multi-disciplinary engineering services firm based in Hamilton, ON, with offices in Pittsburgh, PA, and Merrillville, IN. Our experienced and specialized teams work globally with a diverse client base, providing services from concept development through engineering and procurement, as well as construction and project management.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer, Industrial HVAC & Building Systems in our Hamilton office.

The successful candidate will join JNE’s Building Mechanical team, supporting industrial projects primarily within the steel, mining, and heavy industrial sectors. The role will primarily involve the design of HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, natural gas, and other building mechanical systems for new and existing industrial facilities.

The successful candidate will also support piping engineering projects and tasks based on project requirements and team workload. This provides an opportunity to develop broader industrial mechanical engineering experience while maintaining a primary focus on HVAC and building mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design of industrial HVAC and building mechanical systems, including ventilation, heating, cooling, plumbing, drainage, and natural gas systems.
• Perform heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation calculations, duct sizing, pressure drop calculations, hydronic calculations, and plumbing and natural gas system calculations.
• Develop HVAC and building mechanical system concepts, equipment arrangements, ductwork layouts, piping layouts, schematics, and design criteria.
• Size and select HVAC and building mechanical equipment, including air handling equipment, fans, heating and cooling equipment, pumps, heat exchangers, plumbing equipment, and associated components.
• Prepare and review equipment schedules, specifications, datasheets, calculations, technical reports, and other engineering documentation.
• Apply applicable codes and standards, including the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, ASHRAE standards, SMACNA standards, NFPA standards, and CSA B149.1.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with structural, electrical, process, piping, and other engineering disciplines.
• Work closely with mechanical designers to develop coordinated 2D and 3D design packages using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Review drawings and models for technical accuracy, constructability, interdisciplinary coordination, and compliance with the project design basis.
• Perform site investigations, field measurements, and assessments of existing industrial facilities and mechanical systems.
• Develop practical designs for brownfield industrial facilities, considering existing conditions, constructability, equipment access, installation constraints, and integration with operating facilities.
• Provide construction support, respond to technical questions, review vendor information, and participate in general reviews and field inspections.
• Identify design issues, incomplete information, and technical risks, and work with senior engineers and project teams to develop practical solutions.
• Support the development of project scopes, engineering estimates, schedules, and design deliverable requirements.
• Monitor assigned work against project scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and checking of work completed by designers and junior engineers, as appropriate to experience.
• Act as Engineer of Record for smaller projects and defined mechanical scopes, where appropriate based on experience and competency.
• Support the specification and coordination of fire protection systems and equipment. Detailed fire protection system design experience is considered an asset.
• Support piping engineering projects and tasks based on project requirements and team workload.
• Perform piping system engineering calculations, including hydraulic analysis, pressure drop calculations, equipment sizing, and system evaluation.
• Develop and review piping system design criteria, equipment and piping layouts, P&IDs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Apply applicable piping codes and standards, including ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3, when completing piping engineering work.
• Support field investigations, existing system assessments, equipment tie-ins, and brownfield piping modifications.

Qualifications And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Approximately 4 to 6 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, or eligible and prepared to apply for licensure with Professional Engineers Ontario within six months of joining JNE.
• Demonstrated experience with HVAC and building mechanical system design.
• Experience performing engineering calculations and independently developing mechanical designs with oversight from a senior engineer.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and applicable HVAC and building mechanical codes and standards.
• Experience with industrial facilities, particularly within the steel, mining, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial sectors, is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with HAP or similar HVAC load calculation software.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations and technical analysis.
• Familiarity with AFT Fathom and AFT Arrow for plumbing, hydronic, natural gas, or other fluid system analysis is considered an asset.
• Experience with industrial piping systems and familiarity with ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Navisworks and Autodesk Forma is considered an asset.
• Experience with fire protection systems and applicable NFPA requirements is considered an asset.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ability and willingness to perform field investigations and work safely within operating industrial facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document engineering decisions and communicate technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work both independently and collaboratively within a project team.
• Commitment to continued technical development and willingness to learn new software, applications, codes, standards, and engineering practices.

Join Our Team

Join a dynamic team of professional engineers and designers working on challenging industrial projects with opportunities to develop your technical expertise and career. JNE offers a full range of benefits, flexible working arrangements, and a strong commitment to individual safety and professional development.

JNE welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.