Lead Mechanical Engineer

Join WSP as a Lead Mechanical Engineer where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable building systems across Ontario. Based in Northern Ontario with a hybrid work arrangement, you'll lead mechanical engineering activities while delivering innovative heating, cooling, HVAC, and district energy solutions across commercial, institutional, residential, and industrial projects. This is an opportunity to combine technical excellence, leadership, project management, and client engagement while advancing decarbonization initiatives and next‑generation energy infrastructure.

Your Impact

• Lead the delivery of complex mechanical engineering projects involving HVAC systems, central heating and cooling plants, and district energy systems.
• Support mechanical engineers, EITs, and designers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure high-quality, code-compliant project delivery.
• Design innovative HVAC and ventilation systems serving buildings and central energy facilities across a wide range of market sectors.
• Perform load calculations, ventilation analyses, equipment selection, and system sizing for mechanical infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and client expectations while maintaining strong project performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to develop sustainable, efficient, and resilient engineering solutions.
• Advance decarbonization and energy transition initiatives through innovative mechanical and district energy system designs.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and active registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering with strong expertise in HVAC systems, central heating and cooling plants, and district energy systems.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, CSA standards, ASHRAE standards, and related mechanical design requirements.
• Proficiency using AutoCAD and Revit for building systems design and documentation.
• Proven ability to perform mechanical system analyses, equipment selection, design calculations, and technical evaluations.
• Strong client relationship, business development, proposal preparation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Willingness to conduct site visits and field investigations as required.

Why Choose WSP?

• 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. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Ready to Shape the Future? Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for sustainable mechanical engineering to a team that is designing the infrastructure of tomorrow. If you're ready to lead complex projects, mentor future engineering talent, and drive innovative HVAC and district energy solutions that create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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. 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.