KWL is seeking an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng.) with approximately 8–12 years of relevant experience in district energy and low-carbon thermal systems. This Ontario-based remote role is suited to an experienced engineer who is comfortable managing technical assignments independently while collaborating with KWL’s multidisciplinary Energy team. You will deliver practical, high-quality designs, communication proactively and build positive client relationships. You will also participate in business development activities and help KWL grow its client relationships and project opportunities in Ontario.
The Company
Kerr Wood Leidal (KWL) is a 100% employee-owned Canadian consulting engineering firm specializing in infrastructure, water, energy, and climate-resilient solutions. We partner with municipalities, utilities, and private-sector clients to deliver innovative, sustainable projects across British Columbia and beyond.
KWL is a recognized leader in district energy and low-carbon thermal systems, supporting projects from early planning through detailed design, procurement, and construction.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver mechanical design for district energy, energy centres, and low-carbon thermal infrastructure projects, with responsibility for assigned technical scopes.
- Organize and follow through on assigned work to agreed timelines; communicate progress and raise technical or schedule issues early.
- Prepare and review mechanical calculations, equipment sizing, PFDs, P&IDs, system layouts, construction drawings, specifications, and tender packages.
- Apply practical engineering knowledge of hydronic systems, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, controls, and district energy distribution piping.
- Coordinate with civil, electrical, structural, controls, and other disciplines to develop practical, constructible solutions.
- Meet confidently with existing and prospective clients, understand their needs, and develop strong professional relationships.
- Actively participate in business development by identifying and pursuing opportunities, contributing to proposals, and helping secure new and repeat work, particularly in Ontario.
- Work with project managers on scope, schedule, quality, and budget tracking.
- Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning.
- Share knowledge with junior engineers and EITs as appropriate and collaborate effectively with colleagues across offices and time zones.
What You’ll Bring
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
- Approximately 8–12 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably including consulting experience in district energy or related thermal infrastructure.
- Solid working knowledge of hydronic systems, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, controls, and district energy distribution piping systems.
- Ability to carry out technical assignments with limited day-to-day supervision, exercise sound judgment, and seek input when needed.
- Dependable follow-through on commitments and deadlines, with clear communication about progress, issues, and support needs.
- An organized and self-directed approach to remote work, while staying connected with project managers and technical colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills, with demonstrated interest and ability in business development, building client relationships, and contributing to winning new work.
- Willingness to travel for client meetings, field visits, and occasional team or project meetings; ability to conduct site visits appropriate to project conditions.
- Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work. This may include handling and operation of equipment, travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain.
Nice to Have
- Experience with energy transfer stations (ETS) and/or central energy plants.
- Experience with sewage heat recovery (SHR), ambient-temperature loops, heat pumps, or thermal energy storage.
- Experience working with municipalities, utilities, or other infrastructure clients.
- Experience contributing to successful proposals, winning new work, or developing repeat business through client relationships.
- Experience providing construction support or commissioning services.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on award-winning district energy and low-carbon thermal projects and contribute to KWL’s presence in Ontairo
- Ontario-based remote work with flexible scheduling and support from an experienced, collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Collaborative culture with strong technical mentorship and support
- Diverse project exposure across planning, design, and construction
- Clear pathways for career growth in both technical and project leadership roles
- Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday in a hybrid work environment
- Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus
- An opportunity for share ownership upon meeting the eligibility criteria
- Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online
- Group Savings Matching Plan (GRSP/TFSA)
- Annual Health & Wellness Allowance
- Opportunity to work remotely outside of Canada for a period of 30 calendar days per year
- Relocation support, if applicable and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices
- Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth
- An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities
- Direct guidance from experienced teammates and opportunity to work with an award-winning team
- And more
Wage Range
- $127,200 – 143,400 wage dependent on years of experience
KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.
We acknowledge that our head office is located on the unceded traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful for the opportunity to work from this land.
