Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Calgary, Alberta
Full-Time | Consulting Engineering | Building Design

A well-established and growing consulting engineering firm in Calgary is looking to add a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to their team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical involvement with leadership responsibilities and is looking to play a key role in both project delivery and client relationships.

The firm has built a strong reputation within the building consulting space through long-standing client partnerships and a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects. They are known for their collaborative environment, entrepreneurial culture, and strong pipeline of work across Western Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to take on a leadership position while remaining hands-on technically. The successful candidate will oversee projects and mentor junior/intermediate staff, while continuing to contribute directly to mechanical system design and technical coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and coordination of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical building systems across a variety of project types
• Oversee projects from conceptual design through construction administration and close-out
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in meetings, presentations, and project discussions
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate designers/engineers
• Review drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation for quality and code compliance
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including architectural, structural, electrical, and contractor groups
• Participate in site reviews, construction meetings, and technical problem-solving during project execution
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling, and overall team/project leadership

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• P.Eng designation (APEGA or eligible)
• 8+ years of experience within consulting engineering/building design
• Strong experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, residential, or mixed-use projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and industry-standard design software
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities
• Leadership mindset with interest in mentoring and team development

What’s Offered:

• Competitive compensation package
• Leadership opportunity with strong growth potential
• Diverse and technically challenging projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to remain technically involved while taking on greater project and client responsibility

Please Note: Only candidates with consulting engineering experience in building design will be considered.

Interested? Send your resume directly to myself, Jennifer Ramos, jramos@talentsphere.ca