Lead Mechanical Engineer - Building Services

Tatham Engineering Limited; Barrie; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatham Engineering Limited in Barrie, Ontario is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and execution of complex HVAC, water, drainage, and fire protection projects across commercial, institutional, industrial, and municipal sectors.

The role blends technical design with project management and mentorship of junior staff, with opportunities to grow into business development and client leadership within a collaborative office network in Collingwood, Barrie, or Guelph.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. in Ontario; licensed with PEO.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in the consulting industry.
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, and standards including ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and building automation systems.
• Experience preparing specifications for equipment and related systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; REVIT would be an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical engineering designs and provide support to technicians and other staff.
• Prepare design calculations in accordance with codes and published standards.
• Prepare and review specifications and construction contract documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD or REVIT as a tool to complete design work.
• Delegation of tasks to staff and review of work completed by staff.
• Assist to mentor and develop junior staff
• Build relationships with existing clients, potential clients, agencies, contractors and suppliers.
• Identify project opportunities in existing and new project areas

Skills

Project management

Mentorship

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

P.Eng in Ontario

Mechanical engineering degree

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and execution of complex projects across the Commercial, Institutional, Industrial, and Municipal sectors. This role requires technical expertise in HVAC, domestic water, sanitary and storm drainage, building automation, and fire protection systems.

The ideal candidate will balance technical design with project management and the mentorship of junior staff. There is significant potential to evolve into a business development-focused role, increasing your client-facing presence and helping shape the firm's growth and partnerships.

This position can be based out of our Collingwood, Barrie or Guelph office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare mechanical engineering designs and provide support to technicians and other staff;
• Prepare design calculations in accordance with codes and published standards;
• Prepare and review specifications and construction contract documents;
• Utilize software including AutoCAD or REVIT as a tool to complete design work;
• Delegation of tasks to staff and review of work completed by staff;
• Assist to mentor and develop junior staff
• Build relationships with existing clients, potential clients, agencies, contractors and suppliers;
• Identify project opportunities in existing and new project areas

Key Position Requirements

• P.Eng. in the province of Ontario, registered with PEO
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in the consulting industry
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, and associated standards including ASHRAE, CSA and NFPA.
• Detailed engineering experience with mechanical systems including preparation of calculations and reports, equipment selection, and design of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Experience preparing specifications for equipment and associated systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software
• Full knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with REVIT would be an asset
• Experience with decarbonization and energy efficiency retrofits would be an asset
• Experience with business development would be an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent technical and analytical skills
• Enthusiasm to work in a team structure and a willingness to guide, help and collaborate with others