Mechanical Engineer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Toronto seeks a Mechanical Engineer for a 3-year term contract within the Infrastructure Planning & Implementation department. The successful candidate will manage mechanical engineering design for various maintenance projects across campus buildings. Applicants should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering, be a Registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, and have substantial experience in design consulting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in Mechanical Engineering with experience in design consulting.
• Experience with large projects including academic, laboratory, and commercial clients.
• Solid understanding of project delivery lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized mechanical engineering design and review services for capital projects.
• Support delivery of technical investigations and feedback to external consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PEng)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Date Posted: 12/04/2025

Req ID: 43292

Faculty/Division: VP - University Operations

Department: Infrastructure Planning & Implementation

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Infrastructure Planning, the Mechanical Engineer plays an integral role as a member and representative of the Facilities & Services (F&S) team within the Infrastructure Planning & Implementation department, to support the delivery of deferred maintenance projects within the RISE (Revitalizing Infrastructure, Strengthening Excellence) Program.

Role Overview

The University of Toronto, St. George Campus Rise Program consists of multiple projects within 80 campus buildings. The duration of the program will start from 2025 up to the end of 2027. Projects are of varying scale and cost in the range of $100,000 up to tens of millions of dollars. As part of the Infrastructure Planning and Implementation team, the Mechanical Engineer will provide enhanced hands‑on service to ensure that the current and future projects are delivered in a timely manner, within budget, meeting or exceeding the university standard for quality.

The Mechanical Engineer will provide specialized mechanical engineering design and review services for all capital projects throughout the project delivery cycle – from initial design to building hand over. This includes review of design documents and shop drawings submitted from external consultants and contractors based on the U of T Design Standards. In the pre‑design phase of each project, the incumbent will provide feedback and guidance to external consultants with respect to the content in the technical investigations of existing buildings on campus. The Mechanical Engineer will analyze the technical investigations and ensure completeness to inform the scope and costing of related projects. The incumbent will work closely and collaboratively with the Building Area Managers and other stakeholders within the Facilities and Services department to support the delivery of technical investigations.

Qualifications Required

Education:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PEng) in good standing with a license to practice in the Province of Ontario.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years in Mechanical Engineering with demonstrated experience working in the design consulting and/or design‑build environment.
• Experience with diverse large projects including academic, laboratory, and commercial clients.
• Solid understanding of the project delivery lifecycle.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD with the ability to update drawings.
• Sound knowledge of Revit and BIM.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC, heating and cooling, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Sound knowledge of the Mechanical Design Standard and Building Automation Standard.

Other:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, leadership and strong customer service focus.
• Ability to meet deadlines under conditions of multiple demands and conflicting priorities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget.

Additional Information

Please Note: This position is for a 3‑year term contract. Junior Engineers are welcomed to apply.

Closing and Appointment Details

Closing Date: 12/14/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full‑Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 – Hiring Zone: $106,705 - $124,491 – Broadband Salary Range: $106,705 - $177,843
Job Category: Engineering / Technical

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].