Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead (Toronto)

Lead, build & grow NDY’s presence in Toronto Market Exposure to varied high-profile projects & clients across building services Remote working opportunity The Position This is a rare opportunity for a senior, autonomous Mechanical engineer to establish NDY’s presence in Toronto, build client relationships, support the Vancouver office and broader Canadian projects, and ultimately create and lead a new Toronto office. If you're motivated by technical excellence, empowered leadership, market growth and the chance to shape a business from the ground up, this role is for you. This role will appeal to someone who wants to build something of their own, with the stability, backing, and brand of a global consultancy behind them. Support the Vancouver team with project delivery while establishing a Toronto client base. Own and grow NDY’s Toronto mechanical engineering market, with autonomy to shape strategy, clients, and delivery approach Leverage an existing client network to generate immediate project opportunities and build a sustainable local pipeline Operate with a founder-mindset: combining technical leadership, client development, and team building Be supported by NDY’s national and global platform while retaining local market ownership Play a hands-on role in early-stage growth, balancing delivery, business development, and relationship building Lead mechanical design and documentation from concept through to detailed design and construction Act as Project Leader, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring quality, programme and methodology compliance Review technical submissions, support construction delivery, and mentor junior engineers Serve as NDY’s Toronto market lead, driving the firm’s strategic expansion in the region Develop and nurture local client and industry relationships and identify new business opportunities Track market pipeline, performance and local conditions to inform growth strategy Represent NDY at client meetings, presentations and industry events Build and ultimately lead a high‑performing Toronto‑based engineering team and establish a physical office Commence in a fully remote capacity, with a long‑term mandate to grow NDY’s Toronto presence Who we’re Looking For Entrepreneurial mindset with the resilience and drive to build a market presence from zero Comfortable combining business development, delivery, and leadership responsibilities in a growth phase Experience working on commercial tenant improvement projects. Legally entitled to live and work in Canada. Senior mechanical engineer with a strong track record in autonomous, leadership driven roles Tertiary qualification in mechanical Engineering and P.Eng (PEO) accreditation Solid knowledge of Canadian Standards and NCC Experience across the full project lifecycle, from design through to construction administration Proven ability to lead teams and deliver complex, multidisciplinary projects Excellent communication skills, confident managing senior stakeholders and clients Comfortable operating in ambiguous, startup or growth environments Experience establishing or growing engineering offices or teams Multiregional project exposure Demonstrated capability in business development and market entry Ideally someone with an existing client network ready to hit the ground running. About NDY NDY, A Tetra Tech Company, is a leading firm of consulting engineers with a global presence. We work collaboratively with clients and design professionals on iconic projects in diverse and challenging fields. Our people are the key to our success and that’s why we present you with challenging career opportunities on a range of exciting projects. We recognise, value and support talent, so you’ll be inspired to create ideas, share solutions and deliver meaningful outcomes that will make a real difference to our clients and our communities. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that is representative of the communities we serve, where everyone is respected and feels like they belong. Why Join us? Flexibility –whatever flexibility means to you, NDY supports working arrangements that provide appropriate work/life balance through NDY Flex (flexi-time, flexi-place, flexi-leave, and flexi-dress). Health & wellbeing - A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that will support your personal & professional development & aspirations. Social Impact - NDY aims to build sustainability into everything we do, to positively impact our clients, people, communities and the environments where we live and work. NDY are driving social impact through NDY Charitable Trust workplace giving, volunteering with Engineers Without Borders and supporting Indigenous success to help create stronger communities. – as an employee of NDY you will enjoy the following benefits: Healthcare benefits with Manulife, NDY provide flex credits to contribute to your chosen plan Retirement Plan with Manulife, contributions matched by NDY up to 4% Flexible work options Paid parental leave Professional membership reimbursement Tetra Tech Employee Stock Purchase Plan The expected salary range for this role is $155,000 - $185,000. Our salary ranges are determined by job family and level. Salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, education and training, years of relevant experience, and internal equity. Please note: NDY does not engage with unsolicited recruitment, employment agencies, or recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes received will become the property of NDY, and we reserve the right to pursue employment without any fee liability. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o2kcu