Junior Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

ZipRecruiter; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering consultancy is looking for a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer in Southwestern Ontario. This role offers excellent hands-on experience in mechanical design, including support for the development of building services systems and producing CAD drawings. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and be proficient in AutoCAD, with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a professional engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of mechanical services systems.
• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings.
• Assist in preparation of technical documentation and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and problem-solving.
• Liaise with teams, suppliers, and contractors for design compliance.
• Ensure designs meet industry standards and health & safety regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Company

An established engineering consultancy is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its expanding team. The company delivers innovative design and project solutions across a range of sectors and is known for its commitment to technical excellence, collaboration, and professional development.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in mechanical design within a supportive and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will assist in the design and development of building services systems, contributing to real-world engineering projects from concept through to delivery. For the right candidate, there is a clear pathway to progress into a Chartered / Senior Engineering role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of mechanical services systems.
• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD drawings
• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, specifications, and reports
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to engineering problem-solving
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure design feasibility and compliance
• Ensure all designs meet relevant industry standards and health & safety regulations
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering team

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to learn and grow within a professional engineering environment