Posted 5 months ago
Mechanical Associate Engineer
@ TalentSphere
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
TalentSphere is hiring a Mechanical Associate Engineer in Ottawa, Ontario, for a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm expanding its Mechanical Engineering division. The role blends leadership, business development, client management and project delivery, including oversight of building HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems. Salary is listed at $125k plus benefits, based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a small team of engineering staff
- Pursue new business leads and nurture client relationships
- Manage project financials, budgets and schedules
- Oversee design of building HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems
- Assist with scope and fee determination for engineering services
Requirements summary:
- Professional Engineer registered in Ontario
- 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience with some leadership
- Experience managing a team preferred
- Business development experience, preferably in Ottawa
- Knowledge of mechanical and plumbing requirements per building and energy codes
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer (PEO registration in Ontario), LEED Accredited Professional (preferred) |
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TalentSphere
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 327 |
Ottawa, Ontario
Buildings Engineering
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Salary: $125k + (Based on experience)
Other Titles: Associate Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Lead / Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead / Lead Engineer / Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
This a great opportunity for a Building Mechanical Engineer Leader to work in the role of an Associate for Mechanical Engineering with this well-established company, as they continue to expand their presence across Ottawa.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a leading consulting Engineering firm with multiple disciplines. They are looking to continue expanding their Mechanical Engineering division and are looking for a motivated leader who is wanting to be involved in operations and business development, facilitating the growth of their Ottawa Mechanical department in conjunction with the senior partners. There is great growth potential within this reputable firm.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role will have a broad focus encompassing business development, client management, project delivery, project management and leadership. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the various engineering teams with their project work to ensure excellent service delivery for mechanical engineering services in a consulting environment and on building projects.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leadership - Act as an Associate for Mechanical Engineering in this multi-disciplinary firm, managing and mentoring staff including a small group of direct reports
- Business development - actively seek out new projects/leads whilst also nurturing existing clients and relationships
- Be a key point of liaison for clients, attend meetings and industry events
- Problem Solving and project planning and delivery
- Assist with hiring and peer reviews
- Project Management, including involvement of financials, budgets and schedules for projects
- Ensure projects within the team are on track for successful execution
- Possess an excellent knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards applied to design work, so as to be able to support the various teams
- Knowledge of and experience with high-performance and sustainable building practices is preferred.
- Nurture and maintain strong client relationships in and for the execution of projects, and as appropriate, support specific sales, proposal development, and project efforts
- Attend leadership meetings to discuss operations, strategic planning, company success and deliverables
- Oversee the design and technical success of building HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems amongst the team
- Assist with determining the scope and fees for proposed engineering services.
- Keep Principal informed of any necessary information pertaining to projects, team members or deliverables
- Professional Engineer with registration in Ontario
- 7+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with some leadership experience
- Experience managing a team preferred
- Some experience with business development preferably in Ottawa and a good industry network
- Solid knowledge and application of the mechanical and/or plumbing requirements per building codes, energy codes, and other related standards
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Excellent client and project management skills
- Strong Leadership skills, enthusiastic and energetic demeanor, able to delegate and manage staff and teams
- LEED® Accredited Professional is preferred but not essential
- The opportunity to join a leading firm in Eastern Canada
- Opportunity to work with flexibility, and take the lead on projects
- Entrepreneurial position - grow into a partner
- Excellent compensation package
- Growing and developing model
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