Associate Principal, Mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection)

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada — 380 Wellington Street West

Base compensation: $140,800–$176,000 annually, subject to local market and candidate qualifications.

Company

Engineering design, analytics, and consulting services are provided for complex building projects, with a focus on sustainable, resilient, and net-zero solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the mechanical project design team and manage staffing, workload planning, utilization, and forecasting.
• Provide technical leadership for HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and control system design.
• Lead healthcare and other institutional projects ranging from functional programming and business cases to major renovations and additions.
• Implement quality assurance and quality control practices and coordinate field review services.
• Build relationships with clients, project stakeholders, associations, government bodies, and other entities.
• Manage key clients and pursuits, contribute to GO/NO-GO decisions, and support team performance and business growth.

Requirements

• 10+ years of design experience in HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and control systems.
• Experience leading and designing healthcare projects.
• Experience leading teams or mentoring junior and intermediate staff.
• Experience responding to RFPs and writing business cases.
• University degree or college/technology diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PEng) designation.

Nice to have

• LEED Accredited Professional designation or another relevant rating or performance system.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, mission-driven workplace focused on collaboration, sustainability, and resilient communities.
• Medical, disability, and life insurance coverage may be available depending on country.
• Continuing education benefits and paid time off.
• Employee assistance program and retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Career development opportunities and support for veterans, reservists, military spouses, and transitioning service members.