Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Manager/Team Lead to join our Buildings + Places team in a new position in Calgary, AB .

This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership and mentorship within a growing multidisciplinary practice while delivering innovative mechanical engineering solutions for complex building projects across a variety of sectors, including commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, transit, government, industrial, and mission-critical facilities.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for guiding project delivery, supporting the development of mechanical engineering staff, and ensuring the successful execution of projects involving HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems design. This individual will work collaboratively with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.

Job Summary

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead, you will act as a senior technical resource and advisor for the mechanical engineering team, leading the design and delivery of complex building projects from planning through construction. You will provide mentorship and technical oversight to engineers, designers, and EITs while supporting resource planning, quality management, and project execution. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to build relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Major Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert for mechanical engineering projects within the Buildings + Places practice.
• Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering teams in the delivery of complex building projects from concept design through construction administration and commissioning.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and structured development opportunities for mechanical engineers, EITs, designers, and technical staff.
• Support resource planning, workload management, and project staffing in collaboration with discipline leaders and project managers.
• Lead the design and coordination of mechanical building systems
• Develop and review engineering studies, reports, calculations, specifications, drawings, and technical documents.
• Provide specialized technical input and guidance for feasibility studies, condition assessments, system evaluations, and building performance assessments.
• Lead interdisciplinary coordination efforts to ensure integration of mechanical systems with architectural, structural, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Conduct quality control reviews of engineering calculations, designs, models, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, technical effort estimates, engineering work plans, and discipline schedules.
• Support project managers in managing scope, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables.
• Analyze complex engineering challenges and recommend innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, stakeholder engagement sessions, and business development initiatives.
• Support proposal preparation, project interviews, and pursuit activities for new opportunities.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, commissioning activities, and construction-phase services.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, evaluate change requests, and provide technical support during construction.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, design standards, project delivery methodologies, and quality management practices.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and the adoption of emerging technologies and sustainable design approaches.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

In addition to project delivery responsibilities, the Team Lead will:

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of mechanical engineering talent.
• Provide ongoing performance coaching and technical mentorship to team members.
• Assist leadership with workforce planning and succession development initiatives.
• Help establish and maintain technical standards, design best practices, and quality management processes.
• Champion knowledge sharing and continuous learning across the mechanical engineering team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline plus six (6) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer ( P.Eng. ) in Alberta or eligible for registration with APEGA.
• Experience designing and delivering mechanical systems for building projects.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience within a consulting engineering environment.
• Proven experience leading mechanical design teams and mentoring technical staff.
• Experience serving as a Mechanical Discipline Lead or Project Mechanical Lead on complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada, Alberta Building Code, National Fire Code, ASHRAE standards, and related industry requirements.
• Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems.
• Experience conducting load calculations, equipment sizing, energy analyses, and building systems assessments.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and building information modeling (BIM) platforms.
• Experience with high-performance building design, sustainability initiatives, and decarbonization strategies.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and independently lead complex technical assignments.

Key Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Advanced mechanical engineering expertise across a broad range of building systems.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team development capabilities.
• Sound engineering judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Ability to influence project outcomes and drive successful delivery of complex projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and passion for developing future engineering talent.
• A commitment to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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