Mechanical Engineer - HVAC Buildings systems design

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us - Join a team shaping the future of HVAC and energy systems across Atlantic Canada and beyond. You'll contribute to projects that enhance institutional, commercial, and infrastructure facilities, helping clients reduce energy use, improve comfort, and modernize essential systems.

This role is ideal for engineers early in their career who are ready to take ownership of defined scopes while continuing to grow their technical judgment in a collaborative environment.

Your Impact

Perform site surveys and assessments to support mechanical design development.
Prepare mechanical design briefs and complete load calculations, ventilation sizing, and equipment selection for HVAC and energy systems.
Develop engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation aligned with WSP standards and applicable codes.
Support coordinated project delivery by collaborating closely with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and support construction administration activities to ensure design intent is met.
Produce mechanical drawings and specifications in accordance with building codes and industry standards.
Participate in client meetings and design team discussions to support project alignment and decision-making.
Assist with proposal efforts, including fee letter support and RFP responses.
Apply codes, standards, and best practices daily to ensure safe, efficient, and constructible designs.

The Skills That Set You Apart

A degree in Mechanical Engineering backed by 5+ years of hands-on mechanical/HVAC design experience in consulting environments.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and engineering calculation tools.
Hold P.Eng. licensure with a strong desire for continued professional growth.
Knowledge of National Building Code, CSA standards, and ASHRAE guidelines.
Experience producing coordinated design packages and managing defined scopes independently.
A collaborative mindset and eagerness to solve problems alongside multidisciplinary teams and clients.
Comfort interacting directly with clients and supporting discussions with clear technical insight.
Prior experience in educational, healthcare, recreational, cultural, or sports facility design is an asset.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON:
$81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:
$81,100 - $107,700

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.