Mechanical Engineer-Lead - Rail & Transit

Sener; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent engineering and construction firm is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its Toronto team. This hybrid role requires strong leadership and technical expertise in mechanical engineering, especially in rail projects. Candidates must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 10 years of experience, and provide expertise in fire protection and HVAC systems. The position offers a collaborative environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of related experience in a mechanical consulting engineering environment.
• Rail experience and experience in fire protection and fuel systems are mandatory.
• LEED Accreditation and sustainable design experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Senior Management team in Toronto, independently and with minimal supervision.
• Manage projects from start to finish ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Prepare engineering designs including calculations, specifications, and drawings for building systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP)

Trane TRACE

MEP Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

SENER is an independent engineering & construction firm. Established in 1956, today SENER employs 2,500 people globally. Our mission is to serve our clients and society by providing advanced, accurate and effective engineering solutions that improve our clients’ businesses and facilitate society’s access to competitive, safe, sustainable, and state-of-the-art services, equipment and utilities.

Expanding our presence in Toronto and the Canada SENER aspires to incorporate people with the greatest talent and vocation, guiding their human and professional development through growing responsibilities and challenges. We believe in our professionals and support their performance, offering an environment with sufficient freedom to motivate individual initiatives that add value to our operations and improve SENER. We trust the best to lead, avoiding any discrimination and demanding not only professional aptitude and results but also exemplary conduct, teamwork, dedication, and commitment.

At SENER we know that, with the right people on board, everything is possible.

Our office in Toronto is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer-Lead to join our Toronto team. Must be local to the Toronto area to be considered. This is a hybrid role- days per week in office is mandatory.

This position will be to work on various projects in Rail (High Speed, Metro, LRT, streetcars) in the Toronto office.

Responsibilities

• You will work directly with the Senior Management team in Toronto -work independently and with minimal supervision
• Responsible for taking design projects from start to finish and applying a high level of technical, professional engineering and consulting expertise
• Familiar with National, Provincial and Municipal Codes and Standards such as NFPA, OBC, CSA. Ensures the design documents meet established project criteria and applicable standards.
• Experience in Design and hydraulic calculation of Fire protection systems (Sprinkler, standpipe, pre-action and clean agent suppression)
• Participates in client management, business development and proposal preparation activities
• Prepare engineering design including calculations, specification and drawings for the following building systems : HVAC, Plumbing Fire Protection and Fuel Systems
• You will be responsible to manage certain aspects of project financial review and maintaining budget and meeting delivery milestones
• Responsible for reviewing project construction and manage construction engineering correspondence.
• Peer review junior engineers work
• Develop and mentor a high performing team of junior staff

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 10-12 years of related experience in a mechanical consulting engineering environment
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.)
• Rail experience is mandatory
• Experience in fire protection and fuel systems is mandatory
• LEED Accreditation and sustainable design experience are highly desirable qualifications
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Carrier Hourly Analysis Program (HAP) or Trane TRACE software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) are required
• Proficiency with MEP Revit is highly desirable
• HVAC knowledge
• Must have excellent leadership, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with a strong desire and ability to collaborate and problem solve in an integrated team environment