Senior Mechanical Designer: Lead HVAC & Design Excellence

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to provide technical leadership on building engineering projects.

You will guide design concepts, review deliverables, and coordinate complex mechanical systems across commercial, institutional, residential, and healthcare contexts. The role emphasizes design strategy, coordination with multi-discipline teams, and mentorship of junior designers, with a focus on practical, efficient mechanical

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mechanical building design, preferably in consulting engineering.
• Strong HVAC and plumbing systems expertise across diverse buildings.
• Knowledge of building codes and industry standards.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD for design documentation.
• Experience leading design assignments and coordinating multi-discipline teams.
• Mentorship and development of junior designers.
• Strong communication to explain design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design development for complex building projects, including HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing systems.
• Establish system design approaches and evaluate technical solutions based on performance, constructability, budget, and project requirements.
• Review and provide technical direction on mechanical layouts, calculations, equipment selections, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Resolve complex design challenges and coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and other disciplines.
• Oversee the quality and consistency of mechanical design deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and design reviews for junior and intermediate designers.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers on design decisions, project planning, resource requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Act as a technical point of contact during project coordination and contribute to discussions with clients, architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Provide input during construction, including reviewing shop drawings, addressing design discrepancies, responding to technical inquiries, and supporting site reviews.
• Identify design risks, coordination challenges, and opportunities to improve project outcomes before they affect delivery.
• Contribute to the development of internal design standards, quality-control practices, and team processes.
• Support the ongoing development of the mechanical group through knowledge sharing and technical collaboration.

Skills

HVAC design

Plumbing design

Building codes

Coordination

Mentorship

Communication

Leadership

Project delivery

Education

Engineering education (Mechanical) or equivalent experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to provide technical leadership on building engineering projects.

You will guide design concepts, review deliverables, and coordinate complex mechanical systems across commercial, institutional, residential, and healthcare contexts. The role emphasizes design strategy, coordination with multi-discipline teams, and mentorship of junior designers, with a focus on practical, efficient mechanical