Mechanical Building Engineer

BPA is more than an engineering firm — it’s a passionate team shaping the buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow.

With offices across Canada, our expertise in sustainable design and technical innovation drives impactful projects from coast to coast.

Joining BPA means putting your talent to work on meaningful projects, collaborating with recognized experts, and growing in a flexible, people-focused and forward-thinking environment.

The opportunity

Join BPA’s growing team as a Mechanical Building Engineer based in Ottawa!

In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, practical, and energy-efficient mechanical solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with experience in HVAC, plumbing, and related building systems who is looking to collaborate with clients and project partners and help create high-performing built environments.

If you’re looking to take ownership of your projects, contribute to a dynamic multidisciplinary team, and make an impact in the region — we’d love to meet you.

Your daily impact

• Technical supervision, coordination, verification and design of various mechanical building systems projects from concept design to completion of construction.
• Work as part of a team to carry out building-related mechanical systems design projects for various sectors (institutional, office, commercial, cultural and residential).
• Connect with clients to understand their needs.
• Survey existing installations.
• Analyze, design and adapt building-related installations.
• Prepare various types of client reports.
• Manage the project and the relationships with the client.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (specializing in building) or building engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical building systems design.
• Member in good standing of PEO (Professional Engineers Ontario)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and HAP heat loads calculations software.
• Capability to write reports, complete site visits, and design mechanical and plumbing systems with minimum supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.