Mechanical Engineer jobs in Canada

Thornhill, ON, Canada

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager of the Buildings Healthcare Sector in the Mechanical and Electrical Business Line, this is an exciting career opportunity for the right individual with the skills senior engineer. WSP’s Buildings’ team engages in the design of healthcare, educational, commercial, hospitality, environmental infrastructure, recreational and light industrial facilities. This position is focused on healthcare related projects, however, will be exposed to other sectors of the M&E business as required.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Responsible for taking complex or highly complex design projects from start to finish and applying a high level of technical, professional engineering and consulting expertise.
• Strong working knowledge of National, Provincial and Municipal Codes and Standards. Ensures the design documents meet established project criteria and applicable standards.
• Responsible for engineering design including calculations, specification and drawings for the following building systems: HVAC, Piping, Steam, Plumbing and Drainage, Fire Protection, Fuel Oil, Medical Gases and Building Automation Systems.
• Responsible for researching and implementing new technology designs as required to meet client's objectives. Utilizes industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis.
• Utilize industry specific software and related technologies in design and analysis.
• Manage all aspects associated with contract administration and client services monitoring.
• Leads junior and intermediate team members on the development of methods, techniques and various analytical approaches on projects.
• When necessary, become involved with a variety of agencies for project approvals and permitting.
• Participates in proposal preparation activities.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution or proof of equivalent;
• 10+ years of experience in consulting mechanical design engineering for Canadian healthcare buildings, experienced in leading mechanical design for complex or highly complex Class A healthcare facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems to support healthcare facilities;
• Proficient working knowledge of CSA Z317.1 and CSA Z317.2 standards;
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P.Eng.);
• LEED Accreditation and sustainable design experience are highly desirable qualifications;
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Carrier Hourly Analysis (HAP) software, and Microsoft Office (word, excel, power point, outlook) are required; Proficiency with MEP Revit is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of P3 projects, both on the client and constructor side is desirable.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Studio is an asset.

• Job Identification 75311
• Posting Date 10/31/2025, 04:41 PM

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.