Senior Mechanical Building Engineer

Clear Destination Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Mechanical Building Engineer to lead mechanical building systems projects across institutional, office, commercial, cultural and residential sectors. You will supervise design, coordination and execution from planning through completion, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure work is delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, PEO membership, and a proven ability to mentor junior resources;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Proven experience building and maintaining strong, professional client relationships on complex building projects.
• Solid knowledge of Canadian building codes, construction practices, and permitting processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to mentor junior resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and coordinate the efforts of various internal and external stakeholders to carry out mechanical building systems projects for multiple sectors.
• Technical supervision, coordination, verification and design of various mechanical building systems projects.
• Ensure client satisfaction throughout projects.
• Survey existing installations.
• Analyze, design and adapt building-related installations.
• Help write proposals in collaboration with business development.
• Interdisciplinary coordination with external professionals.
• Assess the construction cost budget, set fees and schedules. Monitor project with accounting.
• Write specifications and technical reports.
• Provide assistance in regards to site supervision.

Skills

Project coordination

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

PEO member in good standing

Job description

The opportunity

BPA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Building Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of innovative building projects across a variety of sectors. We are looking for a motivated professional with a strong background in mechanical engineering, who brings deep technical knowledge, project coordination skills, and a collaborative approach to client service.

In this role, you will oversee mechanical building systems projects from planning through completion, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure high-quality results delivered on schedule and within budget. You will play a key role in managing project execution, supporting design coordination, and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to BPA’s commitment to technical excellence and sustainable design solutions.

If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise on impactful mechanical engineering projects, collaborate with a talented multidisciplinary team, and contribute to a growing organization, we would love to hear from you!

Your daily impact

• Lead the project team and coordinate the efforts of various internal and external stakeholders to carry out mechanical building systems projects for multiple sectors (institutional, office, commercial, cultural and residential)

• Technical supervision, coordination, verification and design of various mechanical building systems projects
• Ensure client satisfaction throughout projects
• Survey existing installations
• Analyze, design and adapt building-related installations
• Help write proposals in collaboration with business development
• Interdisciplinary coordination with external professionals
• Assess the construction cost budget, set fees and schedules. Monitor project with accounting
• Write specifications and technical reports
• Provide assistance in regards to site supervision

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Member in good standing of PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario).
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in a consulting firm with building projects.
• Proven experience building and maintaining strong, professional client relationships on complex building projects
• Solid knowledge of Canadian building codes, construction practices, and permitting processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to mentor junior resources.

• Eligibility to get a Government of Canada Reliability Status