Senior Mechanical Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team of professionals in our Toronto location. You will work in a professional environment with an established building services team where you will be offered the opportunity to work on an exciting range of projects, and to continue your professional development.
 

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, working as an integral part of the Built Environment (buildings and facilities) team, your duties will include but not be limited to the following: 
 

• Managing the delivery of assigned projects

• Working and liaising with associated engineering disciplines as part of delivering projects

• Managing internal and external stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction and pursuing and promoting opportunities with existing as well as prospective clients

• Developing engineering from a feasibility stage to completion, and articulation to the support team

• Development of resilient and redundant services infrastructure solutions

• Working as part of a multi-discipline team to deliver projects

• Working with the leadership team to grow the Mechanical team in Canada and the overall foot print of the business

• Co-ordinating mechanical design with architectural and other disciplines

• Carrying out design and calculation work using relevant industry software

• Developing, maintaining and monitoring programs for scheduling and reporting on deliverables across specific projects

• Maximizing profitability of projects, monitoring against budget, reacting and anticipating potential problems and communicating in line with client expectations

• Demonstrating technical expertise, providing in depth knowledge and leadership whilst proactively coaching and developing more junior team members

• Providing expert engineering input into design; and evaluation of built environment proposals.

• Mentoring other Mechanical Engineers and Designers and support developing their growth plans with the Mechanical Discipline Lead.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
 

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university

• Professional Engineer status with a relevant professional body in Canada

• At least 10 years’ relevant experience in mechanical building services design and execution for major development with a consultancy and/or design and build background.

• Experience of working in various infrastructure projects including buildings, airports, large scale transport infrastructure

• Solid knowledge in Canada building standards, codes and regulations

• Excellent understanding of BIM/VDC, preferably with experience in a BIM tool

• Experience in the design of plumbing and drainage systems

• Skills in sustainability and green initiatives, with a demonstrated track record

• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude, to working with colleagues and clients.

• Familiar with energy modelling software such as IESVE, Trace and HAPP

• Experience in LEED, with LEED accreditation preferred.

• A collaborative, open and constructive approach with developed relationship management, interpersonal and influencing skills.

• A digital and sustainability advocate.

• Adaptable to working within different client environments/cultures.

• Willing and able to travel within Canada and internationally as required to support projects.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
 

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). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited 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.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.