Senior Mechanical Engineer

Synectics Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Wellness program with on-site gym

Professional development support

Exposure to major projects across AB/“

Edmonton mechanical team leadership

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Edmonton seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical building design projects and provide technical leadership to a growing engineering team.

You will oversee HVAC, plumbing, and control systems across commercial, institutional, high-rise, and multi-family projects, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with clients and contractors. This role offers growth, benefits, and exposure to major projects across Alberta and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active P.Eng designation with APEGA in good standing.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical building design experience.
• Previous senior or lead engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta building codes and mechanical standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and HAP or similar load calculation software.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for commercial, institutional, high-rise, and multi-family residential projects.
• Oversee HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and control systems.
• Perform and review load calculations using HAP or similar software.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Establish mechanical design standards and QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
• Support construction through shop drawing reviews, site visits, and technical troubleshooting.
• Assist with proposals, fee estimates, and business development.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

HAP

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical building design projects and provide technical leadership to a growing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for commercial, institutional, high-rise, low-rise, and multi-family residential projects.
• Oversee HVAC, heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing, and control systems.
• Perform and review load calculations using HAP or similar software.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Establish mechanical design standards and QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and authorities.
• Support construction through shop drawing reviews, site visits, and technical troubleshooting.
• Assist with proposals, fee estimates, and business development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active P.Eng. designation with APEGA, in good standing.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical building design experience.
• Previous senior or lead engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta building codes and mechanical standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and HAP or similar load calculation software.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Additional Assets

• Professional engineering registration in other Canadian provinces.
• Experience with energy modelling or building performance.

What Our Client Offers

• Opportunity to lead and grow the Edmonton mechanical team.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness program, including an on-site gym.
• Professional development support.
• Exposure to major projects across Alberta and Canada.