Mechanical Building Engineer

Colonial Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA in Ottawa is seeking a Mechanical Building Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on designing and supervising mechanical building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and related installations, from concept through construction.

You will collaborate with clients and project partners to deliver energy-efficient, high-performing built environments. You will engage with clients, survey existing installations, and prepare client reports while managing project scope and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (specializing in building) or building engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical building systems design.
• Member in good standing of PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and HAP heat loads calculations software.
• Capability to write reports, complete site visits, and design mechanical and plumbing systems with minimum supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative spirit and positive leadership to influence technical decisions and client relationships.
• Eligibility to get a Government of Canada Reliability Status

Responsibilities

• Technical supervision, coordination, verification and design of mechanical building systems projects from concept design to completion of construction.
• Work as part of a team to carry out building-related mechanical systems design projects for various sectors (institutional, office, commercial, cultural and residential).
• Connect with clients to understand their needs.
• Survey existing installations.
• Analyze, design and adapt building-related installations.
• Prepare various types of client reports.
• Manage the project and the relationships with the client.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Building systems design

AutoCAD

Revit

HAP

Report writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The opportunity

Join BPA’s growing team as a Mechanical Building Engineer based in Ottawa! In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, practical, and energy-efficient mechanical solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with experience in HVAC, plumbing, and related building systems who is looking to collaborate with clients and project partners and help create high-performing built environments.

If you’re looking to take ownership of your projects, contribute to a dynamic multidisciplinary team, and make an impact in the region — we’d love to meet you.

Your daily impact

• Technical supervision, coordination, verification and design of various mechanical building systems projects from concept design to completion of construction.


• Work as part of a team to carry out building-related mechanical systems design projects for various sectors (institutional, office, commercial, cultural and residential).


• Connect with clients to understand their needs.


• Survey existing installations.


• Analyze, design and adapt building-related installations.


• Prepare various types of client reports.


• Manage the project and the relationships with the client.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (specializing in building) or building engineering.


• 5+ years of experience in mechanical building systems design.


• Member in good standing of PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario)


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and HAP heat loads calculations software.


• Capability to write reports, complete site visits, and design mechanical and plumbing systems with minimum supervision.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Collaborative spirit and positive leadership to influence technical decisions and client relationships.


• Eligibility to get a Government of Canada Reliability Status