Job post summary Date posted: September 9, 2025 Pay: CA$90,000.00 - CA$110,000.00 per year Job description: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Technical Manager) – Fitec Biogas About You You are an experienced Mechanical Engineer ready to become an integral part of a growing company that is committed to the environment and to helping its clients achieve their goals.

You bring both leadership skills and creative thinking, applying your expertise to carry projects from conception through to delivery.

You thrive on the details—understanding that the success of a complex project lies in balancing technical precision with the logistical challenges of many moving parts.

You are equally comfortable engaging with clients and contractors, resolving challenges collaboratively, and representing your work with professionalism and confidence.

You enjoy mentoring junior engineers and guiding their development, sharing your knowledge while taking full ownership of your own projects.

You are organized and detail-oriented, recognizing that accurate documentation is critical to successful project delivery.

You are resourceful and adaptable, ready to step in where needed and keep projects moving forward.

Above all, you are passionate about sustainability and believe that environmental responsibility and economic growth can work together.

You want to apply your engineering skills to projects that make a real impact on climate change and waste reduction.

About Fitec Fitec has over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, with deep expertise in every aspect of the biogas sector—from waste audits and plant design to construction, commissioning, operations, and equipment supply.

We draw on expertise in agronomy, solid waste, urban food waste, and wastewater/co-digestion, combining this understanding with the realities faced by producers to deliver biogas solutions that support farmers, drive sustainability, and protect our planet.

Today, Fitec designs and delivers durable, dependable, and energy-efficient systems customized to each client’s needs and resources.

With advanced equipment and dedicated support at every stage of a project, we are more than a vendor—we are a trusted partner in long-term success.

As a growing, family-owned company,



Fitec offers engineers the chance to see projects from start to finish, contribute to innovative designs, and directly impact the fight against climate change and waste reduction.

Our collaborative culture values critical thinking, creativity, and mentorship—giving every team member the opportunity to influence outcomes and grow with us.

We work in a flexible hybrid model, with regular in-office collaboration at our downtown Toronto (Spadina) office, balanced with remote work flexibility.

This role provides the chance to work closely with leadership while enjoying the independence to manage your own projects.

Key Responsibilities As a Mechanical Engineer at Fitec, you will play a central role in the design, delivery, and execution of innovative biogas projects.

Your responsibilities will include: Lead project management for technical execution, ensuring equipment, suppliers, and schedules align.

Design and validate fluid systems, including pump sizing, pressure drop calculations, and throughput alignment for slurries and substrates.

Apply hydronics expertise in heating systems and heat exchangers, including heat loss and heat balance calculations.

Develop plant layouts and technical drawings in CAD, and provide mentorship to junior engineers on CAD best practices.

Interpret and update P&IDs;, integrating instrumentation and basic controls into process designs.

Prepare capital cost estimates and proposals, including equipment lists, project budgets, and client-facing technical documentation.

Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance, oversight, and opportunities for professional growth.

Interface with clients and contractors, leading technical discussions, supporting conflict resolution, and ensuring project success.

Maintain accurate documentation and records, supporting contract compliance and payment processes.

Represent Fitec at trade shows, industry events, and in client presentations,



reinforcing our reputation as a trusted partner in renewable energy.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline with strong mechanical experience). 5+ years of relevant experience in fluid systems, pumps, piping, or process equipment; background in renewable energy, agriculture, anaerobic digestion, wastewater, or solid waste/manure management is an asset.

Proven ability to size pumps, calculate pressure drops, and design fluid handling systems for slurries and substrates.

Strong proficiency in CAD software; ability to mentor junior staff in CAD best practices.

Familiarity with P&IDs; (piping & instrumentation diagrams) and process instrumentation; ability to read and apply them effectively (bonus if experienced in development).

Project management skills, with experience overseeing multi-million-dollar engineering projects, budgets, and proposals.

Strong client-facing and contractor-facing communication skills, with proven ability to handle conflict resolution in a professional manner.

Excellent documentation, organizational, and proposal-writing skills, ensuring clarity, compliance, and accuracy in project delivery.

Demonstrated leadership abilities, with the capacity to mentor and guide junior engineers within a growing team.

Experience with hydronics and heating systems (heat exchangers, hot water loops, heat balances, and heat loss calculations).

Compensation Base Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 annually, depending on experience Performance Bonus: $30,000 – $50,000 annually On-Target Earnings (OTE): Approximately $140,000 Market-competitive salary is complemented by a performance-based culture where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

As the company grows, we are developing a benefits package to support the evolving needs of our team.

Why Join Fitec? At Fitec, you’ll do more than engineering—you’ll make an impact.

You’ll see projects through from concept to completion, mentor the next generation of engineers, and help drive Canada’s renewable fuel, cleantech and energy future.

Join our team at Fitec and help deliver innovative biogas solutions that create a real impact for our clients and our planet.

Job Type: Permanent Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5T 2C2

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer at Fitec Biogas (Toronto)
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