Mechanical Engineer (intermediate) - Buildings

WSP; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Canada is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the Centre Block Rehabilitation Project. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, a Professional Engineer license in Ontario, and familiarity with complex building systems. You will be involved in preparing engineering designs and utilizing relevant software. This position offers opportunities for career growth, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with large-scale, heritage designated projects preferred.
• Eligible to obtain PSPC Reliability security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in client meetings and proposal preparation.
• Prepare engineering design for building systems, including fire protection.
• Utilize relevant software for design and analysis.

Skills

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario

Mechanical engineering and design experience on major complex building projects

Working knowledge of National Building Code of Canada

Understanding of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE 90.1 standards

Proficient in MS Office Applications

Education

Professional Engineering license

Tools

REVIT MEP 3D

Job description

Mechanical Engineer (intermediate) - Buildings

Thornhill, ON, Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity:

History in the making! WSP is currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer(s) to support the historic Centre Block Rehabilitation Project in Ottawa, from the Thornhill Office. This is your chance to become a member of this transformative project.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Participates in client meetings and proposal preparation activities;
• Prepare engineering design including calculations, specification and drawings for the following building systems:
  • Fire Protection
• Utilize industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis;

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Minimum 5 years mechanical engineering and design experience on major complex building projects – experience with large scale, heritage designated projects a distinct advantage.
• Must possess working knowledge of National Building Code of Canada and the Ontario Building Code.
• Understanding of LEED v4.0 and ASHRAE 90.1 standards.
• A working level understanding of REVIT MEP 3D is considered a definite advantage.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Applications.
• Be eligible to obtain PSPC Reliability security clearance to work on this Government Project.

Job Info

• Job Identification 74663
• Posting Date 10/27/2025, 06:35 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.