Senior Mechanical Engineer - (Industrial & Infrastructure)

Ausenco; Burlington; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Work life balance

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for our Industrial & Infrastructure team. You will supervise engineers, review deliverables, and provide high-level technical guidance across projects from concept through detailed design.

You will oversee equipment procurement, manage man-hour budgets, and help develop contracts while mentoring staff and supporting business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering and licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• 8–15 years of progressive consulting engineering experience in the Industrial sector in Ontario.
• Strong motivation and accountability to deliver results within a mechanical team.
• Experience with Process Flows, Equipment Layouts, and P&ID.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical design per timeframes and standards, supervising engineers and reviewing deliverables.
• Specify requirements and assist procurement with equipment purchases.
• Manage man-hour budgets and review capital cost estimates; suggest alternatives.
• Assist in development and review of relevant mechanical contracts and provide input.
• Issue drawings and information for construction with engineers and designers.
• Mentor and support project team members to achieve high performance.
• Contribute to business growth through project development activities.

Skills

Process Flows

Equipment Layouts

P&ID

HVAC

Building services

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

P.Eng Ontario

Job description

Our team in Industrial & Infrastructure is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in the Burlington office.

About the role:

• Deliver mechanical engineering design according to required timeframes and standards by supervising the performance of mechanical engineers, reviewing deliverables and providing high level technical expertise.
• Facilitate the purchase of appropriate equipment by specifying requirements and assisting procurement with the purchase of equipment
• Contribute to the cost-efficient delivery of mechanical engineering by managing the man hour budget and reviewing and approving mechanical capital cost estimates, recommending alternative approaches where possible.
• Assist the development and review of relevant mechanical contracts by providing advice and input as required
• Issue drawings and other relevant information for construction by working with engineers and designers
• Motivate engineers and other project team members towards superior performance by supporting daily performance and providing ongoing mentoring and training
• Contribute to the growth of the business line through Business Development activities

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering and currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• 8 - 15 years progressive experience in the consulting engineering industry related to the Industrial sector in Ontario.
• High level of motivation and accountability to grow self and deliver results within the mechanical team.
• Significant experience with Process Flows, Equipment Layouts, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Experience delivering HVAC and building services designs across all project phases (concept through detailed design
• Experience in design, construction, equipment commissioning and start-up of mechanical systems.
• Project management (PMP) designation is an asset.
• Additional assets would include experience with energy related projects involving Cogen or Food plants, involving boilers, steam and how water heating systems, heat and mass balances, and other plant utilities.\Experience with material handling systems would also be an asset.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and multiple deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to provide technical reports, specifications, and proposals.
• Strong desire to interface with clients, determine needs, and prepare proposals for services in conjunction with engineering team members.
• Willingness to become part of a highly technical team providing ingenious and value-added solutions to a diverse client base.
• Engaging interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of group dynamic situations.
• Ability to lead, mentor and support technical staff.

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.

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

Our people don't settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we'll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset 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.

Salary range: $ 136,000 -$ 175,000

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.