Manager, Mechanical Engineering - GTA

Ausenco; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead a hands-on team in our Burlington or Toronto office on a hybrid schedule. You will guide deliverables, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with codes across projects in minerals, metals, or oil & gas industries.

The role requires a P.Eng in Ontario or eligibility, 10+ years of progressive experience, and strong communication with clients and stakeholders. Travel may be involved, and a culture of safety and excellence is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in Minerals & Metals or Oil & Gas industries.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario, or eligibility for registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards by overseeing performance, reviewing deliverables, and providing expert technical guidance.
• Develop, review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables, including equipment specifications, technical calculations, design documentation and engineering reports, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards and project requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to review and approve discipline-specific strategies and engineering plans alongside the Mechanical Lead.
• Arrange for technical reviews as specified in operating procedures and the project execution plan.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, communicate engineering recommendations and represent the Mechanical discipline in client meetings and design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Team leadership

PEng Ontario

Client liaison

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BEng Mechanical

Job description

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Manager, Mechanical Engineering to join our Burlington or Toronto office on a hybrid working schedule. The Manager, Mechanical Engineering will play a key technical role in delivering mechanical engineering solutions while providing guidance and direction to the engineering team. This position combines hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership, requiring strong communication and presentation skills to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams and stakeholders.

About The Role

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standards by overseeing performance, reviewing deliverables, and providing expert technical guidance
• Contribute to the cost-efficient delivery of mechanical engineering by managing the man hour budget and reviewing and approving mechanical capital cost estimates, recommending alternative approaches where possible.
• Develop, review and approve mechanical engineering deliverables, including equipment specifications, technical calculations, design documentation and engineering reports, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards and project requirements
• Collaborate with project teams to review and approve discipline‑specific strategies and engineering plans alongside the Mechanical Lead
• Arrange for Technical reviews as specified in operating procedures and the project execution plan.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, communicate engineering recommendations and confidently represent the Mechanical discipline in client meetings, design reviews and project discussions
• Partner with leadership teams across offices to optimize resource sharing and inter‑office collaboration
• In collaboration with People & Performance, manage the recruitment and selection of required resources for the group including selecting and hiring top performers and appropriately managing workload.
• Provide mentorship, coaching and performance feedback to team members, fostering professional development, technical excellence and a collaborative team environment
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement in all mechanical engineering activities
• Foster a collaborative, customer‑focused environment that promotes trust, innovation, teamwork, and high‑quality results for client satisfaction

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience, preferably within an engineering consulting, EPCM or similar project delivery environment
• Previous experience in the Minerals & Metals, or Oil & Gas industries
• Previous experience leading and guiding engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering mechanical engineering solutions across various project phases, including feasibility studies, detailed engineering, equipment procurement and construction support
• A proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously or a single project of major size and scope.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Ontario, or eligibility for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
• An excellent understanding of Mechanical engineering specifications, industry standards, practices, applicable codes including national, provincial and local codes, acts and regulations.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills and ability to meet tight deadlines while providing exceptional service to our clients is a must.
• Understanding of financial reports and project budgets.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, support team development and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment
• Willingness to travel.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI

Why Ausenco?

We Support Individual Growth And Aim To Allow You To Work In a Way That Plays To Your Strengths. Beyond a Competitive Remuneration Package We Offer

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Ausenco will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.