Job Description

Are you ready to lead a high-performing engineering team and take the next major step in your career?
Aplin is proud to partner with a respected and well-established consulting engineering firm in Oakville, Ontario, to recruit an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their growing Mechanical Engineering department.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about developing people, delivering high-quality engineering solutions, and steering the strategic growth of a team with a pathway to future partnership.
What You'll Do:
As the Engineering Manager, you'll provide both technical and managerial leadership across the Mechanical group, ensuring the successful delivery of projects that shape communities across Ontario.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers and designers.
• Manage workloads, project assignments, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-accountability team culture.

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical guidance on mechanical system design for a wide range of buildings and infrastructure.
• Review and stamp mechanical drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

Project Management

• Oversee mechanical project delivery from concept to completion.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
• Conduct on-site visits, surveys, and condition assessments as required.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with clients, municipalities, and partner firms.
• Participate in project meetings, presentations, and proposal development.
• Support business development initiatives and help identify new opportunities.

Strategic Contributions

• Contribute to department planning, budgeting, and quality control initiatives.
• Support long-term succession planning, including future partnership opportunities.
• Help drive innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices within the mechanical group.

Project Types You'll Oversee

• Transit infrastructure (rail, bus)
• Emergency services buildings (fire, police, EMS)
• Educational facilities
• Community centres and municipal/provincial/federal buildings
• Laboratories and specialty facilities

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and P.Eng. designation (required).
• 7-10+ years of mechanical design experience in building systems (HVAC, plumbing, drainage, fire protection).
• Prior experience leading teams, projects, or junior staff in a consulting engineering environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu; familiarity with Revit considered an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and client-facing skills.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for site work.

What Sets You Apart

• A passion for developing people and building a high-performance engineering team.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and quality.
• An interest in long-term career progression, including potential equity/partnership opportunities.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits:

• Extended health, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Monday to Friday schedule (8-hour daytime shifts; no weekends).
• A stable, collaborative workplace that supports professional development.
• Clear path toward senior leadership and future ownership within the firm.
• The chance to lead meaningful engineering work that directly improves communities.

Location: On-site in Oakville, ON
Start Date: When the ideal candidate is ready
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.

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