Role description:Arcadis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Buildings Engineering practice. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for the technical delivery, design oversight, and project execution of complex building projects across commercial, institutional, healthcare, transportation, industrial, and mixed-use sectors.
As a senior member of the team, you will lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor junior engineers, engage directly with clients, and provide technical expertise throughout all phases of project delivery. You will play a key role in driving innovative, sustainable, and resilient mechanical engineering solutions while supporting business growth and strengthening client relationships.
Role accountabilities:- Lead the design and delivery of complex mechanical systems for building projects, including HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection, controls, and building automation systems.
- Serve as the mechanical engineering lead for medium to large-scale projects from concept through construction and commissioning.
- Provide technical direction, design oversight, and quality reviews for project deliverables.
- Develop and review engineering calculations, reports, specifications, studies, and construction documents.
- Perform and oversee heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selection, energy modelling, and system optimization.
- Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, electrical, civil, and specialty engineering disciplines.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements in collaboration with project managers.
- Conduct technical reviews of drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and contractor submissions.
- Lead site investigations, condition assessments, field reviews, and commissioning activities.
- Identify sustainable and energy-efficient solutions that support client decarbonization and net-zero objectives.
- Mentor and develop intermediate and junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
- Support proposal development, fee estimates, project pursuits, and client presentations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Contribute to business development activities, including identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
- Stay current with evolving codes, standards, technologies, and industry best practices.
Qualifications & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or ability to obtain registration.
- 8+ years of consulting experience in mechanical building systems design.
- Extensive knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and building automation systems.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and teams.
- Strong understanding of applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and industry-standard mechanical design software.
- Experience with load calculations, energy modelling, and sustainable building design strategies.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects while balancing technical quality, project budgets, and schedules.
- Experience in healthcare, transportation, mission-critical, commercial, institutional, or industrial projects is considered an asset
The salary range for this position is $ 106,000 - $159,000. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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