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Tandem Engineering Group (Tandem) is a leading engineering and project management service company with headquarters located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Our company offers engineering services to industrial, commercial, manufacturing, energy, and process engineering industries.

Our team is enthusiastic about bringing the highest quality engineering solutions and customer service to our clients, but it is also committed to creating an inspirational, diverse, and collaborative workplace environment that everyone can enjoy.

At Tandem, we offer the opportunity to collaborate with our talented group of professional engineers and project managers who strive for excellence.

Join an exciting engineering community that strives to make the workplace a healthy and trusted environment by supporting employee empowerment through teamwork, innovation, and supporting local charities.

Tandem offers competitive wages based on experience and an attractive remuneration package.

Tandem is recruiting for a FULL-TIME POSITION as a Mechanical Engineer – HVAC / Building Systems with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience to support our clients' projects in our WINDSOR, ON location.

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Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Professional Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma with equivalent experience.
• Valid P.Eng designation in Ontario (required).
• CET with extensive relevant experience may be considered for a senior technologist track.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of mechanical engineering design experience in building systems, including:
• Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, hot water, chillers, chilled water, pumps, hydronic piping, ductwork layout, natural gas, plumbing, domestic water, sanitary piping, storm piping, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of consulting engineering project phases: feasibility studies, schematic design, detailed design, construction documents, tendering, construction/administration, and project close-out.
• Demonstrated experience designing for clients in educational, commercial, industrial, and healthcare markets.
• Demonstrated senior-level involvement in construction project management, including coordination with contractors and other disciplines.

Codes, Standards & Specifications

• Advanced knowledge of local and national codes and standards, including: OBC, NBC, ASHRAE, NFPA, CSA, ASPE, TSSA, etc.
• Experience reading, developing, and editing project specifications (NMS, MS, etc.).
• Good knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems building design, codes, and specifications, with the ability to interpret and apply them independently.

Software & Technical Skills

• Proficient with AutoCAD and the Autodesk Suite.
• Strong experience in Revit for building systems design; experience with BIM 360 is considered an asset.
• Experience in selecting HVAC equipment and coordinating selections with manufacturers’ representatives.
• Experience in heating and cooling load calculations and with HAP, Trace, or similar load analysis software.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and related programs.

Project & People Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, coordinate multi-discipline teams, and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience preparing status reports, reviewing specifications and drawings, verifying contractor work, and managing project deadlines.
• High level of analytical ability to solve unusual and complex mechanical design problems.
• Sound management skills and enjoyment of working on the technical aspects of building design projects in a fast-paced, supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Some experience in facilities operations and maintenance is an asset.

Soft Skills

• High level of professional discipline, self-motivation, and integrity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to communicate ideas and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical team members and clients.
• Strong planning, organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Building Mechanical Systems Design

• Lead the design of building mechanical systems, including:
• heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, chilled water, hydronic systems, compressed air, natural gas, plumbing piping systems, fluid delivery systems, and energy conservation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership on projects, ensuring designs meet performance, code, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Oversee and review mechanical design work prepared by intermediate and junior team members, providing guidance and mentorship.

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Seek and apply new technology, tools, and methodologies to improve design efficiency, constructability, and lifecycle performance.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering documents, and value engineering analyses.
• Develop and maintain standards, guidelines, and best practices for mechanical design within the team.

Client & Contractor Liaison

• Act as the primary mechanical engineering liaison with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with project scope and requirements.
• Lead client meetings, design presentations, and design coordination sessions with other disciplines.
• Provide senior-level technical consultation, including analyzing facility mechanical system problems in the field and recommending practical, cost-effective solutions.

Project & Scope Development

• Lead the development of mechanical scope of work for new projects, including feasibility studies, owner reviews, and construction bid package development.
• Support proposal and fee development for mechanical engineering services.
• Provide input into project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation from a mechanical discipline perspective.

Construction Support & Administration

• Oversee the shop drawing review process, responses to Requests for Information (RFIs), and preparation of field observation reports to ensure timely processing and alignment with project milestones.
• Ensure that construction work is in compliance with mechanical plans, specifications, and applicable codes/standards.
• Support commissioning activities and project close-out, including review of as-built documentation and operational issues.

Cost Estimating & Value Engineering

• Lead or oversee mechanical cost estimating for developed scopes of work for assigned projects.
• Identify and recommend value engineering opportunities to improve project performance and reduce overall cost.

Mentorship & Team Support

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to intermediate and junior engineers and technologists.
• Contribute to a collaborative, multi-discipline, team-based environment and help build internal mechanical engineering capabilities.

Travel

• Frequent travel, including occasional international travel, to client sites and facilities as required.

Salary is based on experience

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND ACCOMMODATION

Tandem is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages applications from all candidates. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under governmental laws and regulations.

Accommodations are available upon request for all candidates participating in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process.