Engineering Manager

Location: Oakville, Canada Sector: Engineering Salary: 110,000.00 CAD to 130,000.00 CAD per annum Overview 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.

Responsibilities 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Transit infrastructure (rail, bus) Emergency services buildings (fire, police, EMS) Educational facilities Community centres and municipal/provincial/federal buildings Laboratories and specialty facilities Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and P.Eng. designation (required). 7–10+ years 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.

Preferred 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. Benefits Competitive salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. 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 towards 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr