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.

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