Intermediate Mechanical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Provide mechanical design solutions for district energy, energy centers, and low-carbon thermal infrastructure initiatives.

• Oversee the technical scopes assigned to you.

• Plan and execute tasks within the set timelines.

• Update on progress and proactively address any technical or scheduling challenges.

• Create and evaluate mechanical calculations, equipment sizing, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), system layouts, construction drawings, specifications, and tender packages.

• Utilize engineering expertise in hydronic systems, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, controls, and district energy distribution piping.

• Collaborate with civil, electrical, structural, controls, and other related disciplines.

• Formulate practical and constructible solutions.

• Engage with current and potential clients to understand their requirements and foster professional relationships.

• Take part in business development activities, identify and pursue opportunities, contribute to proposals, and assist in securing both new and repeat work in Ontario.

• Partner with project managers to monitor scope, timelines, quality, and budget adherence.

• Offer technical assistance during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

• Mentor junior engineers and Engineering Interns in their development.

• Collaborate with team members across different offices and time zones.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

• Approximately 8–12 years of experience in mechanical engineering.

• Ideally, experience in consulting for district energy or similar thermal infrastructure projects.

• Strong working knowledge of hydronic systems, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, controls, and district energy distribution piping systems.

• Capability to manage technical assignments with minimal daily oversight.

• Good judgment and the ability to request guidance when necessary.

• Reliable in following through on commitments and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to communicate clearly about progress, challenges, and support requirements.

• Organized and self-motivated approach to remote work.

• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing abilities.

• Proven interest and aptitude in business development and client relationship building.

• Willingness to travel for client meetings, field assessments, and occasional team or project gatherings.

• Capability to conduct site visits based on project requirements.

• Physical ability to undertake field visits, involving the handling and operation of equipment, traveling to remote locations by vehicle, boat, air, or on foot, and conducting outdoor site visits in varying weather conditions and terrains.

• Preferred: experience with energy transfer stations (ETS) or central energy plants.

• Preferred: experience with sewage heat recovery (SHR), ambient-temperature loops, heat pumps, or thermal energy storage.

• Preferred: experience engaging with municipalities, utilities, or other infrastructure clients.

• Preferred: experience contributing to successful proposals, securing new business, or fostering repeat work.

• Preferred: experience providing construction support or commissioning services.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work based in Ontario with flexible scheduling options.

• A collaborative environment that emphasizes strong technical mentorship and support.

• Exposure to a range of projects across planning, design, and construction phases.

• Clear pathways for career advancement in both technical and project leadership roles.

• Flexibility to create your own work schedule and adapt your workday within a hybrid environment.

• Competitive salary structure.

• Generous performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunity for share ownership upon meeting eligibility criteria.

• Comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, and healthcare spending accounts.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program providing 24/7 support for employees and their family members.

• Group Savings Matching Plan (GRSP/TFSA).

• Annual Health & Wellness Allowance.

• Opportunity to work remotely outside of Canada for 30 calendar days per year.

• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

• Flexibility to work from any of KWL's five offices.

• Career coaching program and continuous professional development support.

• Opportunities for sport participation, team memberships, and team-building activities.

• Direct mentorship from experienced colleagues and the chance to work within an award-winning team.