Senior Engineering Manager - (Industrial, Energy & Infrastructure)

Ausenco; Burlington; On-site; CAD 198,629 - 246,574; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance with a hybrid model

Holistic wellness programs

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Burlington Office. The role involves overseeing engineering design projects, managing client relationships, and providing technical oversight. With a minimum of 20 years of experience required, candidates should possess a Professional Engineer designation. Comprehensive support for professional development and a hybrid work model are offered, along with a competitive salary range of $145,000 – $180,000 annually. Join Ausenco to redefine what's possible in engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive engineering experience in industrial projects.
• Proven experience managing client accounts and relationships.
• Strong hands-on engineering design experience.
• Ability to provide technical oversight and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate engineering deliverables aligned with project scope.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions.
• Act as brand ambassador to promote Ausenco’s reputation.
• Support and guide direct reports while fostering a productive work environment.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Engineering design

Technical oversight

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Mechanical or Chemical disciplines

Job description

Ausenco is a fast‑growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value‑add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing; we are currently recruiting for a Senior Engineering Manager to join our Industrial and Infrastructure Business line in our Burlington Office.

About The Role

• Hands‑on design experience in industrial projects with engineering consulting firms
• Ability to oversee and coordinate technical projects and work
• Coordinate and track engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or deviations, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Act as a brand ambassador to promote and strengthen Ausenco’s presence and reputation in local markets through strategic partnerships, and market‑specific initiatives
• Contribute to the growth of the business line through Business Development activities
• Work with other leaders on proposals and estimate sign‑off for technical aspects relating to the practice.
• Interact effectively with clients to identify needs, evaluate alternative solutions, and identify opportunities to increase client satisfaction while deepening business relationships.
• Provide support and guidance to direct reports, ensuring maintenance of a productive and engaging work environment that drives personal and professional development
• Work in accordance with Ausenco’s core values and demonstrate commitment
• Work in accordance with Ausenco’s standard work policies and procedures and assist in the improvement and development of existing and new workflows.

About You

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Mechanical, or Chemical disciplines with a minimum of 20 years of progressive experience. Candidates from related disciplines with relevant industrial project experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience managing client accounts and fostering strong client relationships.
• Proven track record in proposal development and business development activities.
• Hands‑on engineering design experience, with practical involvement in project execution.
• Proven experience in industrial plants, processes, and building systems; instrumentation and controls experience is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical oversight and leadership within engineering teams.
• Previous project management experience overseeing complex projects.Experience in mechanical utility/building services is an asset.
• 3 – 5 years of staff management experience, supervising small to medium‑size teams (5+ team members).
• Ability to develop into a senior management role within a broader global consulting environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to Western Canada and the US.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in consulting environment handling multiple deliverables for multiple clients in parallel.
• Comfortable in navigating ambiguity and complexity while balancing detail and overall strategy.
• Hybrid role with 50% in‑office requirement at our Burlington office.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco? We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement – embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work‑life balance – experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skill set to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Ausenco will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Salary range: $145,000 – 180,000 annually.

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.