Senior Mechanical Engineer at Synectics Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a growing engineering team specializing in the design of HVAC, plumbing. This role offers the opportunity to lead a variety of commercial, healthcare, institutional, residential, and mixed-use building projects while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical designs, managing project resources, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for new construction and renovation projects.
• Manage projects of varying size and complexity while delegating work to designers and junior engineers.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mechanical designers and intermediate engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Review project requirements and develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Prepare schematic designs, design development reports, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Select mechanical equipment in coordination with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Conduct peer reviews of engineering designs and drawings to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate mechanical systems with architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Perform construction site reviews and provide technical support during project execution when required.
• Assist with contract administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, evaluating design changes, and assessing associated costs.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, work progress, and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for buildings.
• Professional engineering experience in commercial, healthcare, institutional, residential, or mixed-use projects.
• Strong understanding of building systems and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of Canadian building codes, plumbing codes, and industry standards.
• Experience preparing engineering reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong project management, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Understanding of project financials, including budgets, work-in-progress (WIP), backlog, and resource planning.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Technical Skills

Experience With

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Why Join Us?

• Work on challenging and diverse building projects.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth.
• Hybrid work program.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Flex Days.
• Company events throughout the year.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-quality engineering solutions while advancing your professional career.

Work Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)