Senior Engineer, Mechanical in Burnaby

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Mechanical Services is a vital part of Simon Fraser University’s Facilities Services, responsible for maintaining the essential systems that keep our campuses running smoothly. From HVAC to plumbing, the team ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable operations. Known for their technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to service excellence, Mechanical Services supports SFU’s academic mission by creating safe, comfortable, and functional environments for students, faculty, and staff. Their work reflects the university’s values of innovation, stewardship, and continuous improvement across all three campuses.

We work hard to continuously optimize our operation finding ways to reduce energy consumption, maintenance costs, improve system reliability, and reduce our carbon footprint.

As SFU's senior mechanical engineering authority, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of university infrastructure across our three campuses. Working within Facilities Services, you will provide strategic engineering expertise for major capital projects, infrastructure renewal, asset management, and sustainability initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence long-term planning, drive innovation in building systems and utilities, and support the University's goals related to operational excellence, maintenance effectiveness, energy efficiency, resilience, and decarbonization.

Acting as the Owner's Representative, you will collaborate with consultants, contractors, operations and maintenance teams, and senior leaders to ensure infrastructure investments deliver reliable, safe, and sustainable outcomes for students, faculty, and staff. You are a collaborative and strategic Professional Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills. You have a passion for complex infrastructure systems and enjoy solving challenging engineering and operational issues. You bring experience leading capital projects, influencing stakeholders, and balancing technical, financial, operational, and maintenance considerations. You are a trusted advisor who communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences and are motivated by opportunities to mentor others, improve system performance, and contribute to sustainability, resilience, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, with Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC), and ten years of progressively responsible professional engineering experience, including experience in major capital projects, infrastructure renewal, asset management, and technical leadership roles, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical building systems, utility infrastructure, engineering design principles, and life cycle asset management.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, engineering standards, and professional practice requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, risk assessment, and decision-making skills in complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong project governance, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information for diverse audiences.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA): 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)* Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Employer paid defined benefit pension plan On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members* Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds* And more!

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to facilitating accessibility within our application and interview processes. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact people_strategies@sfu.ca.