Are you ready to lead a high-performing engineering team and take the next major step in your career?Aplin is proud to partner with a respected and well-established consulting engineering firm in Oakville, Ontario, to recruit an experienced
Engineering Managerto lead their growing Mechanical Engineering department.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing people, delivering high-quality engineering solutions, and steering the strategic growth of a team with a pathway to future partnership.
What You'll Do:As theEngineering Manager, you'll provide both technical and managerial leadership across the Mechanical group, ensuring successful delivery of projects that shape communities across Ontario.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers.
- Manage workloads, project assignments, performance reviews, and professional development.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-accountability team culture.
Technical Oversight
- Provide technical guidance on mechanical system design for a wide range of buildings and infrastructure.
- Review and stamp mechanical drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Project Management
- Oversee mechanical project delivery from concept to completion.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
- Conduct on-site visits, surveys, and condition assessments as required.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with clients, municipalities, and partner firms.
- Participate in project meetings, presentations, and proposal development.
- Support business development initiatives and help identify new opportunities.
Strategic Contributions
- Contribute to department planning, budgeting, and quality control initiatives.
- Support long-term succession planning, including future partnership opportunities.
- Help drive innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices within the mechanical group.
Project Types You'll Oversee
- Transit infrastructure (rail, bus)
- Emergency services buildings (fire, police, EMS)
- Educational facilities
- Community centres and municipal/provincial/federal buildings
- Laboratories and specialty facilities
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering andP.Eng. designation(required).
- 7-10+ yearsof mechanical design experience in building systems (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection).
- Prior experienceleading teams, projects, or junior staffin a consulting engineering environment.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu; familiarity with Revit considered an asset.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and client-facing skills.
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for site work.
What Sets You Apart- A passion for developing people and building a high-performance engineering team.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and quality.
- An interest in long-term career progression, including potential equity/partnership opportunities.
What's in It for You- Competitive salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits:
- Extended health, dental, vision
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Monday to Friday schedule (8-hour daytime shifts; no weekends).
- A stable, collaborative workplace that supports professional development.
- Clear path towardsenior leadership and future ownershipwithin the firm.
- The chance to lead meaningful engineering work that directly improves communities.
Location:On-site in Oakville, ON
Start Date:When the ideal candidate is ready
