Description

Lead Technical Specialist

$130-135K

Overview

This opportunity involves providing senior-level technical leadership for complex mechanical building system initiatives focused on reducing energy use and emissions across a diverse portfolio of facilities. The role blends strategic technical oversight with hands-on problem solving, supporting projects from early evaluation through execution.

The individual in this role serves as a trusted mechanical authority, guiding solution development, validating performance assumptions, and supporting successful delivery in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Scope of Contribution

  • Act as a senior technical advisor for mechanical building systems, including thermal generation, heat distribution, ventilation, and system optimization.
  • Shape integrated system approaches informed by facility assessments and collaboration with internal specialists and external engineering partners.
  • Review and validate energy performance analyses used to support implementation decisions.
  • Provide technical support during construction, implementation, and commissioning activities.
  • Collaborate with internal technical peers to develop, test, and refine approaches to complex system challenges.
  • Share technical insights and lessons learned to strengthen organizational capability.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Reinforce safe work practices during on-site activities.
  • Support project leadership by identifying technical risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Serve as the technical lead for scope changes or design adjustments, ensuring alignment with performance and delivery objectives.
  • Direct early-stage concept development and performance modeling; oversee third-party detailed engineering for technical quality and constructability.
  • Provide technical input into procurement strategies and review implementation packages for completeness and intent.
  • Address site-specific technical issues through applied expertise and adaptive problem solving.
  • Continuously refine solutions to balance performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Apply iterative approaches during design and delivery to achieve intended outcomes.
  • Anticipate technical challenges that could affect timelines or performance and lead resolution efforts.

Experience Profile

  • Meaningful experience supporting or leading mechanical retrofit or upgrade projects in operational facilities.
  • Strong communicator capable of aligning technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
  • Comfortable producing written technical documentation and presenting complex concepts clearly.
  • Familiarity with engineering analysis and drafting tools is beneficial.
  • Broad understanding of energy performance improvement strategies and market considerations.

Education & Credentials

  • Degree in mechanical engineering or a related building systems discipline.
  • Professional engineering registration required; equivalent technical certification may be considered based on experience.
  • Project management and energy-related credentials considered assets.