Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Cities & development
- Ottawa
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our National Capital Region team. In this role you will be responsible for the mechanical design and execution of a wide variety of major projects, including local, industrial, municipal and hydro-electric/nuclear markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining existing client relationships and developing new clients, coordinating work with other offices and disciplines, and satisfying customer expectations and requirements. As a valued member of our Engineering Services team working collaboratively as a Senior Mechanical Engineer with AtkinsRéalis, you will have a passion for mechanical systems in high-performance buildings of all types. Your technical knowledge of how all mechanical components of building systems including HVAC, plumbing & fire protection systems contribute to building energy efficiency, will set you apart.
Your role
- Manage the process and operations for Mechanical Engineering commitments in accordance with scope, schedule, budget and procedures to ensure successful project completion.
- Develop new business in the Ottawa area. Support the growth of the mechanical team in Ottawa. Participate in the divisional strategic planning process and the establishment and implementation of strategic initiatives. Actively develop and maintain important client relationships as part of overall business strategy. Lead local sustainability initiatives and participate in corporate sustainability initiatives to positively advance both corporate and industry developments.
- Resolving complex design/project execution issues through the development of innovative solutions as required. Apply Project Management principles on management of own projects and of team members. Establishing and implementing improvements to existing methods, procedures and tool sets to maximize quality and efficiency of project delivery.
- Managing the departmental resource assignment for the appropriate projects staffing while ensuring continuous development of staff. Recruiting new team members, conducting performance reviews, performance management, and facilitating training and development opportunities. Providing mentoring, coaching, technical guidance and quality assurance, to Mechanical Engineers to ensure the technical adequacy of all mechanical engineering work. Accountable to ensure that all employees in the group are properly qualified and trained to perform their work.
- Participating in the preparation of estimates and project proposals (or coordinating resources to do so) and approving the estimates for Mechanical Engineering.
- Maintaining good working relationships with internal stakeholders, the management team, and clients. Provide technical guidance and engineering support for construction activities.
- Ensure the quality and consistency, accuracy, and neatness of Mechanical Engineering and deliverables as part of corporate QA program.
About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with PEO.
- 10+ years’ experience in mechanical consulting, in various market verticals. Strong business acumen and client facing skills. Demonstrated excellent written and oral English communication skills. Commitment to working in a team environment. Experience with AutoCAD and Revit is an asset. Experience with industrial control system design and PLC programming is an asset.
- Computer Skills - MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
- Must have a valid driver's license. Willing to occasionally travel within and outside of Ontario.
- Candidate must be capable of obtaining various levels of security clearances.
Reward & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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