Mechanical Engineer (Temporary)

Sheridan College

  • Oakville, ON
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Infrastructure Projects, the Mechanical Engineer will oversee the planning, design, and construction activities of various concurrent renovation projects throughout all the Sheridan campuses, in coordination with internal and external partners. The mechanical engineer will provide subject matter expertise for technical and engineering planning for Sheridan's buildings, infrastructure, systems and general campus to realize net-zero targets for energy, water, and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as variety of circular-economy objectives. The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the development of mechanical scope for building retrofits, infrastructure replacement, capital renewal, and campus development projects, provide input to institutional policies, procedures, and practices to ensure continuous improvement, optimization, and ongoing commissioning of building and district energy systems. As a subject matter expert, the incumbent provides support and technical guidance on facility operations, capital projects, and renovations.What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading, planning, coordinating, and executing multi-disciplinary construction, renovation, and refurbishment projects across all campuses from the pre-design, design, construction, commissioning and closeout phases;
  • Meet with internal and external partners related to project planning and implementation.
  • Developing scope of work, project budget estimates, and project schedules.
  • Performing system analyses at building HVAC- and district energy-levels, analyzing functional and performance requirements, preparing equipment technical specifications, and preparing engineering calculations to ensure alignment with institutional net-zero goals;
  • Defining mechanical scope for building retrofits, infrastructure replacement, capital renewal, and campus development projects, from conceptual design through formal scope/budget, assisting in successful tendering and procurement, and verifying the quality and completeness of construction, acting as Sheridan's design lead with consulting engineers;
  • Researching, preparing memos, and making recommendations on relevant innovative technologies, operating concepts, and practices that will advance sustainability and net-zero goals;
  • Providing input to engineering, operational, and capital budget processes and assisting in the compilation of project status reports;
  • Performing other related duties, as assigned.
About YouYou have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.You enjoy balancing many different tasks, have solid multi-tasking and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.Your collaborative spirit is balanced with your ability to take initiative and act independently to advance initiatives.The successful candidate will also meet the following requirements:
  • 4-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field;
  • Professional Engineer Certification;
  • 5 years demonstrated experience in high-performance building engineering, including experience with building services and utilities, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as building controls and automation systems (equivalency to be considered);
  • Working knowledge of various American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) standards (90.1, 62.1, etc.) and energy requirements in building codes and desire to master local and national energy codes;
  • Familiarity with district energy systems;
  • Project Management experience on space or infrastructure upgrades in an institutional environment would be considered an asset;
  • Experience on new construction or major renovation projects in an institutional environment with important sustainability and energy efficiency objectives such as LEED, Zero Carbon Building Standard, or Passive House will be considered an asset.
Who We AreEvery member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people's lives.?Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we're making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.
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Other Details
Department: Facilities and Sustainable Infrastructure
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 3 days/week
Reference #: J0625-1099
Employee Group: Support Staff - Initiatives/Opportunities
Payband: K
Hourly Range: $46.08 - $53.43
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Application Deadline: September 9, 2025
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue to July 2026First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory.
Over two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Between 1781 to 1820, eight treaties were signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who opened their territory to settlement.?Today, Sheridan campuses are located on Treaty 14, also known as the Head of the Lake Purchase of 1806 and Treaty 22 and 23 of 1820.
Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contactYou may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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