Who We Are Founded in 1956, BPA is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in buildings for institutional, commercial, multi-unit residential, and industrial markets. With a Canada-wide presence, we offer our clients expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, electricity and power, sustainable development and energy efficiency, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics, food service, and commissioning.

Motivated by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, we will fully accomplish our mission: To build a sustainable future. Together, we can make a greater positive impact on the world through engineering, that has the power to make a difference!

The opportunity Join BPA’s growing team as a Mechanical Engineer based in Calgary! This role is ideal for an independent professional who thrives on both autonomy and collaboration. You’ll work on a variety of building system design projects, in collaboration with our Edmonton team, while developing BPA’s presence in the Calgary market.

You’ll have the flexibility to work independently day-to-day, with regular collaboration and knowledge sharing across offices. Expect occasional travel to Edmonton (one to two trips per month) to connect with colleagues and advance project coordination.

If you’re looking to take ownership of your projects, contribute to a dynamic multidisciplinary team, and make an impact in a growing region — we’d love to meet you.

Main Responsibilities

• Technical supervision, coordination, verification and design of various mechanical building systems projects.
• Work as part of a team to carry out building-related mechanical systems design projects for various sectors (institutional, office, commercial, cultural and residential).
• Connect with clients to understand their needs.
• Survey existing installations.
• Analyze, design and adapt building-related installations.
• Draft designs, and various types of client reports.
• Assess the construction cost budget, help set schedules.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (specializing in building) or building engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical building systems design.
• Member in good standing of APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and HAP or TRACE heat loads calculations software.
• Capability to write reports, complete site visits, and design mechanical and plumbing systems with minimum supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative spirit and positive leadership to influence technical decisions and client relationships.
• Ability to work at the office, do day project site visits, and to visit the Edmonton office once or twice per month with overnight stay.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for site and client visits.

A Career At BPA Means

• A dynamic environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation
• A 37.5-hour work week, with flexible hours and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays
• Recognized overtime (banked or paid hours)
• A complete and competitive total compensation package
• Training and professional development under the umbrella of our entity UniversiT
• A structured mentorship program
• Social activities and employee discounts

We adhere to the principles of employment equity. We encourage women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations can be made upon request for individuals involved in the selection process.

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted by the Talent team.

For the purposes of inclusivity and simplicity, the third-person pronoun "they" may be used to refer to an individual person. If there is any specific mention or gender in a general context, it should be construed to include any gender.