Technical Director, Mechanical

Englobe; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real flexibility

Hybrid work

Telehealth service

Flexible schedules

Benefits package

RRSP

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Englobe is seeking a Technical Director, Mechanical to lead and deliver complex projects across Atlantic Canada. You will mentor engineers, guide project teams, and collaborate with clients and leadership to ensure successful execution.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with P.Eng. registration, 15+ years of experience, and strong leadership and communication skills. A hybrid work arrangement and health/safety responsibilities accompany a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required with P.Eng. designation in good standing.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, project delivery, construction, and operations.
• Experience leading large, complex capital projects from concept through execution and close-out.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and reporting.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and influence across multiple projects and regions.
• Experience supporting business development, including proposals and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise for complex projects across Atlantic Canada.
• Mentor engineers and project teams and drive operational excellence.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases: design, procurement, construction, commissioning, close-out.
• Establish and promote best practices in planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Foster strong client relationships and act as a senior technical advisor during discussions and reviews.
• Support proposals, scope development, risk assessment, and project execution planning.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Mentoring

Communication

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Your mission You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe - Who We Are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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Your Main Responsibilities

As a Technical Director, Mechanical, you will provide leadership and technical expertise to support the successful delivery of complex projects across Atlantic Canada. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regional leadership to strengthen project execution, mentor technical professionals, and drive operational excellence.

• Demonstrate a commitment to health and safety leadership by promoting Englobe's health and safety culture and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements;
• Provide technical and project delivery leadership for complex and large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives;
• Serve as a senior technical resource and trusted advisor to project teams, supporting the resolution of complex engineering and execution challenges;
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out;
• Establish and promote best practices in project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and performance reporting;
• Support project managers and technical teams by providing strategic guidance and expertise without direct line authority;
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a senior representative during technical discussions, project reviews, and business development activities;
• Contribute to proposal preparation, pursuit strategies, scope development, risk assessments, and project execution planning for major opportunities;
• Mentor and coach engineers, project managers, and emerging leaders, fostering technical excellence and professional growth across the region;
• Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of standardized processes, digital tools, innovation initiatives, and best practices in project delivery.

What Makes You Unique

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, project delivery, construction, and operations environments;
• Demonstrated experience leading large, complex capital projects from concept development through execution and close-out;
• Strong understanding of project controls, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting;
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and influence project teams across multiple projects and geographic regions;
• Extensive experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, client engagement, strategic pursuits, and project planning;
• Strong client relationship management skills with the ability to build trust and successfully manage challenging stakeholder situations;
• Demonstrated success mentoring engineers, project managers, and technical professionals within multidisciplinary environments;
• Experience implementing process improvements, digital solutions, and innovative approaches to enhance project performance;
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and business units;
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered a strong asset.

What Makes Englobe Unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

• Real flexibility;
• Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
• Access to a free telehealth service;
• Flexible schedules and the ability to compress your work hours;
• A flexible, hybrid work arrangement;
• A full range of benefits (including cost-sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);
• A confidential employee assistance program for you and your family.

What Our Employees Say About Us

At Englobe, I feel listened to. The leaders are accessible and always available to support me. Every day, I work with experts who inspire me and help me progress. The projects are cool, and I can see my career evolving. What's more, the people are friendly, warm and helpful! Englobe gives me a lot of flexibility, and the work-life balance is perfect for my family.

- Digital Marketing Specialist

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