Senior Mechanical Engineer - London area

Linxus Group; London; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linxus Group in London area, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support a large-scale industrial construction project under a Design-Build contract. The role requires four days per week at a construction-site office for 18 months.

You will lead complex assignments, coordinate HVAC, plumbing, fire protection and control systems, mentor junior staff, and build client relationships while ensuring quality, safety, and schedule performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent.
• At least seven years of engineering experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Project management experience, including mechanical contracts worth $5 million to $40 million.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision.
• Lead multidisciplinary project activities to ensure efficient and effective delivery.
• Manage HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and control systems projects.
• Conduct field reviews, prepare site review reports, and assess completed work for payment.
• Build and maintain productive client relationships with owners, contractors, and engineers.
• Mentor junior staff and support their technical and professional development.
• As demand grows, oversee and manage a team of up to eight staff members.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

P.Eng. designation

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - London area

About the job Senior Mechanical Engineer - London area

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Role at a Glance

This role supports a large-scale industrial construction project delivered under a Design-Build contract. The position requires working four days per week from a multidisciplinary office located at the construction site for a minimum of 18 consecutive months.

The Mechanical Engineer will conduct field reviews and serve as the primary point of contact for mechanical engineering inquiries from the general contractor, trade partners, and project owner. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams, clients, owners, contractors, and external agencies.

The successful candidate will independently plan and execute specialized engineering assignments while supporting industrial and institutional projects across Southwestern Ontario. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to regional market growth, develop client relationships, and help build a team to support future project demand.

Candidates residing in or willing to work from the London or St. Thomas area are encouraged to apply.

What You Will Do

• Plan and execute complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision, applying advanced mechanical engineering knowledge and an understanding of relevant disciplines, building codes, and industry standards.
• Develop and adapt engineering approaches to address unique project requirements and solve complex design challenges.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities to ensure efficient and effective delivery.
• Lead project teams and coordinate the work of engineers and designers.
• Manage medium- to large-scale projects involving HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and control systems, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and performance objectives.
• Conduct field reviews, prepare site review reports, recommend design modifications, estimate costs, and assess completed work for payment.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with clients, contractors, process engineers, project owners, and regulatory authorities.
• Communicate design solutions, specifications, project progress, challenges, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop client relationships that support repeat business and sustainable regional growth.
• Mentor junior staff and support their technical and professional development.
• As project demand increases, oversee and manage a team of up to eight staff members.
• Delegate tasks, provide technical guidance, and contribute to project execution and overall team performance.
• Demonstrate accountability, effective communication, sound decision-making, and a commitment to quality, teamwork, sustainability, and client service.
• Participate in team planning, resource allocation, and recruitment activities.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on quality, professional development, and accountability.
• Maintain a regular on-site office presence to support collaboration, mentoring, and client service, with some flexibility for hybrid work.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support team and organizational objectives.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent certification, as applicable.
• At least seven years of engineering experience within the construction industry, preferably in a consulting engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, design standards, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex engineering challenges through innovative and practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Project management experience, including projects with mechanical contract values ranging from approximately $5 million to $40 million.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of junior engineers and designers.

About the Organization

Join an established multidisciplinary engineering and design organization focused on delivering innovative solutions across the built environment. The organization values collaboration, creativity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Team members work together to deliver meaningful projects, strengthen communities, and advance industry best practices through thoughtful, sustainable design and engineering.