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Mechanical Designer

@ WSP

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Kingston, Ontario

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

WSP is hiring a Mechanical Designer for its Buildings team in Kingston, working three days a week in the office. The role designs fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and controls systems across commercial, residential, institutional and retail projects, and the posting states a salary range of $70,600 to $97,200 for Ontario.

Responsibilities:

  • Design fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and controls systems
  • Prepare and integrate markups into CAD or Revit MEP drawings
  • Compile project technical specifications
  • Review shop drawings and contractor RFIs
  • Support contract administration and perform site surveys

Requirements summary:

  • Certified Technician (CTech) minimum; C.E.T. strongly preferred
  • 5+ years designing fire protection, plumbing, HVAC and controls
  • Knowledge of Ontario Building Code, NFPA, ASHRAE and CSA
  • Proficient with AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP
  • Comfortable with MS Office, Excel and HAP

Tools & skills

AutoCAD MEPRevit MEPHAPMS ExcelMS Office
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-16
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCTech, C.E.T.
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can.
You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the future with us.
This role sits within our Buildings team, working three days a week out of our Kingston office. You’ll collaborate with seasoned engineers on a wide range of building systems projects across commercial, residential, institutional, and retail sectors—applying your design expertise in plumbing, drainage, HVAC, and fire protection to shape sustainable, high‑performing environments.

Your Impact

  • Deliver design, calculations, and technical support for fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and controls systems.
  • Carry out engineering studies and assessments, translating insights into clear, actionable reports.
  • Prepare and integrate markups into working CAD or Revit MEP drawings.
  • Compile and develop project‑specific technical specifications.
  • Coordinate with clients and consultants, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout all project phases.
  • Manage deadlines and multidisciplinary coordination to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
  • Review shop drawings and contractor RFIs during construction.
  • Support contract administration by preparing change notices, change orders, and payment certificates.
  • Perform site surveys and routine site reviews in accordance with OBC requirements.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Certified Technician (CTech) minimum; C.E.T. strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience designing fire protection, plumbing, HVAC, and controls systems.
  • Knowledge of Ontario Building Code, NFPA, ASHRAE, and CSA standards.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP.

  • Comfortable using MS Office, Excel, and HVAC load analysis tools such as HAP.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance – we encourage you to prioritize balance in your life.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.

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