Senior Associate – Mechanical Engineer, P. Eng/P.L Eng Edmonton, Alberta | Relocation Opportunity | Leadership | Business Development | Partnership Track Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step into senior leadership? We're partnering with a well-established, award-winning consulting engineering firm seeking a Senior Associate – Mechanical Engineer to help lead and grow its Edmonton operations.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring teams, developing client relationships, and contributing to the strategic direction of a growing business while remaining involved in technically challenging projects. This is more than a traditional engineering role - it's an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team, influence business decisions, and position yourself for long-term growth toward Principal and ownership opportunities. What You'll Be Doing - Provide technical leadership on a diverse portfolio of mechanical building systems projects.

- Lead the design and delivery of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, fire protection coordination, and mechanical building systems.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, developers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities while supporting proposal preparation and presentations.
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
- Oversee project delivery from concept through construction administration.
- Review designs, calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings for quality assurance.
- Collaborate closely with the firm's leadership team on strategic planning and continued growth of the Edmonton office.
- Assist with resource planning, project staffing, budgeting, and financial performance.
- Represent the firm within the local engineering community through networking and industry events.

What We're Looking For - Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).




- 10+ years of consulting engineering experience focused on building mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and projects.
- Strong background designing HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and mechanical building systems.
- Experience managing projects from proposal through construction completion.
- Proven business development experience with existing client relationships or a strong ability to develop new ones.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in contributing to the long-term growth of the business.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

Project Portfolio

You'll have the chance to work on notable projects across:

- Healthcare - Institutional - Commercial - Mixed-Use Developments - Multi-Family Residential - Education - Municipal - Industrial Why This Opportunity? This firm has built an outstanding reputation within Western Canada for technical excellence, collaborative project delivery, and long-standing client relationships.

They offer

- Leadership role with significant autonomy - Opportunity to influence the growth and direction of the business - Collaborative and supportive leadership team - Diverse, technically challenging projects - Strong internal mentorship culture - Long-tenured employees and excellent staff retention - Flexible work environment - Clear career progression toward Principal and ownership - Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the Edmonton office Relocation Opportunity This position is based in Edmonton, Alberta. The successful candidate will be open to relocating to Edmonton and becoming a key member of the firm's leadership team. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

Compensation & Benefits - Market-competitive salary based on experience - Annual performance bonus - Comprehensive health and dental benefits - RRSP matching - Professional development support - Continuing education reimbursement - Flexible work arrangements - Relocation assistance (where applicable) - Clear pathway toward Principal and ownership opportunities

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