Job Type: Full time

About The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team specializing in the design of HVAC, plumbing. This role offers the opportunity to lead a variety of commercial, healthcare, institutional, residential, and mixed-use building projects while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical designs, managing project resources, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for new construction and renovation projects.
- Manage projects of varying size and complexity while delegating work to designers and junior engineers.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mechanical designers and intermediate engineers.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
- Review project requirements and develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
- Prepare schematic designs, design development reports, specifications, and construction documentation.
- Select mechanical equipment in coordination with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Conduct peer reviews of engineering designs and drawings to ensure quality and compliance.
- Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
- Perform construction site reviews and provide technical support during project execution when required.




- Assist with contract administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, evaluating design changes, and assessing associated costs.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, work progress, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5-10 years of experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings.
- Skilled engineering experience in commercial, healthcare, institutional, residential, or mixed-use projects.
- Strong understanding of building systems and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
- Working knowledge of Canadian building codes, plumbing codes, and industry standards.
- Experience preparing engineering reports, specifications, and construction documents.
- Strong project management, leadership, and mentoring skills.
- Understanding of project financials, including budgets, work-in-progress (WIP), backlog, and resource planning.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Technical Skills

Experience With

- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Why Join Us?
- Work on challenging and diverse building projects.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Hybrid work program.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Flex Days.
- Company events throughout the year.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-quality engineering solutions while advancing your professional career.

Work Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Calgary)
🏢 Synectics
📍 Calgary