Senior Designer, Mechanical

GFT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Buildings + Places Team in Toronto! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

GFT Buildings + Places

At GFT, the Mechanical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for mechanical systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. From energy‑efficient power systems to advanced HVAC and plumbing designs, our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. Explore some of our signature projects.

The Senior Mechanical Designer will support the design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of water conveyance structures such as dams, spillways, large gates and valves, and hydropower machinery. They perform 2D and 3D CAD modeling, load calculations using HAP, assist with field reconnaissance and data collection, and prepare technical documents including reports, specifications, drawings, and cost estimates. The role also includes collaborating with clients to help deliver successful project outcomes.

• Design of building HVAC plumbing, fire protection systems including calculations, layouts, sizing, equipment selections, specifications and coordination.
• Lead and participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams.
• Deliver projects on time and within client budgets.
• Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines.
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross‑functional teams across multiple disciplines.
• Document work product in REVIT.
• Construction administration services; on‑site construction administration, shop drawing review, request for information response, as well as client meetings and coordination.
• Perform site visits, surveys/inspections to evaluate existing building mechanical systems.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Systems.
• HVAC design skills including heating and cooling load and equipment performance (pumps, fans, compressors, boilers, chillers) calculation routines and systems’ documentation and familiarity with ASHRAE Guidelines.
• Plumbing design skills including water supply and drainage systems piping layouts and familiarity with ASPE Guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable codes.
• General knowledge base for Building Design and Building Services Coordination, mechanical (HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) systems layout within REVIT. Integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows in Mechanical system design.

• Proficiency with Office 365 applications.
• Excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills are required.
• Effective interpersonal communications skills, a team‑oriented disposition and work style, where cooperative work sharing and peer‑to‑peer mentoring is a daily habit.
• Personal inclination to learn and grow via internal training, external training and senior staff mentorship.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Hybrid (in‑person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario

Employment Status:
Full‑Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.