Senior Mechanical Engineer, Buildings

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You – As a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Buildings team, you'll apply your technical expertise to meaningful building systems projects that enhance comfort, sustainability, and performance in the communities we serve. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver innovative mechanical designs that meet client objectives and advance low-carbon, future-ready infrastructure.

Your Impact

Lead mechanical design delivery from concept through construction, ensuring technical excellence and seamless coordination across disciplines.

Delegate to, support, and mentor junior and intermediate mechanical staff to grow team capability and strengthen technical delivery.

Bring forward innovative solutions by leveraging internal experts—including WSP's Decarbonization Team and Digital Solutions Group—to implement technology that elevates design quality and project performance.

Utilize industry-leading mechanical engineering software and tools (including Revit) to produce accurate, high-quality models, calculations, and technical documentation.

Participate in client relationship development, contributing to proposals, presentations, and long-term business development activities.

Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring deliverables are met and financial targets maintained.

Apply relevant codes, standards, and best practices (such as the National Building Code, ASHRAE, and NFPA) to ensure safe, compliant, and future-ready engineering solutions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You excel at leading and coordinating design teams, fostering collaboration, and providing meaningful technical mentorship.

You hold a Mechanical Engineering degree from an accredited institution and are registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA or another Canadian engineering regulator.

You have strong hands-on experience with Revit and mechanical design tools used in building systems projects.

You understand and apply industry codes and standards including NBC, ASHRAE, and NFPA.

You are proficient with MS Office (Word & Excel) and skilled at producing clear, concise engineering documentation.

You thrive working across integrated, multidisciplinary project teams and enjoy solving complex design and coordination challenges.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

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'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours

Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 – $138,000

MB & ON: $95,000 – $130,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 – $124,900

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step toward shaping the future with us.