Mechanical Engineer - Fire Suppression

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Ottawa, ON is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer specializing in fire suppression to design, document, and deliver building fire protection systems across civic, industrial, healthcare, commercial, and educational sectors.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with offices and disciplines, and ensuring client satisfaction and project quality while adhering to Stantec standards and provincial codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in the province of Ontario; license to practice in Quebec considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of consulting engineering experience in the buildings industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute fire protection systems for buildings.
• Prepare detailed engineering design calculations.
• Produce drawings in REVIT MEP and AutoCAD.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with other offices.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with documents.
• Support project management and client coordination.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fire suppression knowledge

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Project management

Technical writing

English language

Travel within Canada

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng. registration in Ontario

Quebec license asset

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists Ottawa, ON for a highly motivated Intermediate Mechanical Engineer – Fire Suppression Specialization to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on civic, industrial, healthcare, commercial and educational projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for providing technical mentorship to junior mechanical staff, developing and maintaining new and existing clients, coordinating skillsets with other offices and disciplines, and satisfying customer requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Designing building-related Fire Protection systems using applicable codes, standards, and reference materials.

• Preparing detailed engineering design calculations.

• Preparing contract drawings, schematics, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.

• Producing mechanical drawings in REVIT MEP and in AutoCAD.

• Writing reports analyzing mechanical problems and providing engineering solutions and recommendations.

• Reviewing equipment selections, performing preliminary engineering calculations, and developing preliminary designs.

• Mentoring and working with junior staff, including instructing them in the completion of design calculations, providing markups for REVIT MEP and AutoCAD drawing development, guiding the production of reports and memos, and reviewing their work.

• Collaborating with other intermediate and senior staff to establish design concepts and get reviews of design intents.

• Facilitating and ensuring the quality of the project deliverables.

• Following production guidelines and project standards to Stantec and Client drafting guidelines.

• Reviewing shop drawings and other contractor submittals for compliance with construction documents.

• Performing field surveys for drawing developments, site reviews and as recorded drawings.

• Communicating with other team members and become familiar with Stantec standards to complete assignments and projects in a timely manner as required by the Project Manager and Discipline Lead.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong knowledge of building-related mechanical systems.

• Experience in mechanical design for fire suppression systems is considered an asset.

• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEP software.

• Knowledge of and familiarity with national and provincial building codes and standards.

• Good organization, coordination, and project management skills to maintain project schedules and budgets.

• Demonstrated technical writing skills; capable of writing reports, proposals, letters, and technical specifications.

• Good verbal communication and soft skills.

• Strong English verbal and writing skills are required. French language skills are considered an asset.

• Eligible to apply for and receive PSPC Secret Clearance is required. Existing PSPC Secret or Reliability Clearance status is considered an asset.

• Current Driver's license is required.

• Ability to travel within Canada may be required.

• Familiar with consulting contract terminology.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in the province of Ontario. License to practice engineering in Quebec is considered an asset.

• Minimum of 5 years of consulting engineering experience in the buildings industry, working with municipal, provincial, federal, industrial, healthcare, commercial and educational clients.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range

Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$96,500.00 - $139,900.00 Annually

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Organization: 1633 Buildings-CA Ottawa-Ottawa ON
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/09/2026 11:09:14
Req ID: 1007595