Senior Mechanical Engineer

WSP in Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design projects in commercial and institutional settings. The role involves project management, compliance with engineering standards, and collaboration with clients and team members. Ideal candidates will have a P. Eng. designation, over 10 years of experience, and a strong understanding of sustainable practices.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Wellness Platform

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a mechanical consulting engineering environment.
• Able to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with sustainable design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage design projects from conceptualization to completion.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial codes.
• Prepare engineering designs and specifications for building systems.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Technical Expertise

Education

Professional Engineer designation (P. Eng.) in Ontario

LEED Accreditation

Tools

AutoCAD

Carrier Hourly Analysis (HAP)

Trane TRACE

Microsoft Office

MEP Revit

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, M&E, this position will be responsible for applying their mechanical engineering knowledge on project work from conceptual design through completion in the following areas: commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional buildings. Technical quality, cost effectiveness, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing guidance to a team of designers/technicians are integral parts of this role.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

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. Ensures the design documents meet established project criteria and applicable standards. Coordinates the preparation of engineering specifications and drawings;

· Utilizes industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis;

· Participates in client management, business development and proposal preparation activities;

· Prepare engineering design including calculations, specifications, and drawings for the following building systems:

· Fire Protection

· You will be responsible for project managing some projects including financial review and maintaining budget and meeting milestones deliverables;

· Attend design and coordination meetings;

· Responsible for reviewing project construction and managing construction engineering correspondence.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

10+ years of related experience in a mechanical consulting engineering environment with a professional engineering designation

· Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.).

· You currently hold or are able to obtain a secret level security clearance.

· LEED Accreditation and sustainable design experience are highly desirable qualifications.

· Proficiency with AutoCAD, Carrier Hourly Analysis (HAP) or Trane TRACE software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) are required.

· Proficiency with MEP Revit is highly desirable.

**Ability to obtain PSPC Reliability clearance is necessary to work with our clients and is a prerequisite for this role.

Job Info

• Job Identification 70252
• Locations 2611 Queensview Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2B 8K2, CA
• Posting Date 06/24/2025, 09:01 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.