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Principal, Mechanical Engineering

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 9, 2026
1 position

$140,000–$200,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Principal is responsible for the growth, management, and profitability of the engineering sector, including acquiring new business and managing client relationships. They will lead strategic direction, prepare annual forecasts, and collaborate with regional and global leaders to ensure market expansion.

Job details

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to contribute, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us. We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results. As a Principal, Mechanical Engineering, you will lead the successful delivery of our most complex and large-scale projects. Serving as a senior project delivery leader and Centre of Excellence member, you will influence how projects are delivered across the sector and organization, while mentoring the next generation of project and technical leaders. You Will Make an Impact by Leading the successful delivery of large scale and complex projects from pursuit through completion. Providing executive oversight of sector project delivery, performance, quality, contractual commitments, and managing risk. Partnering with Practice Leaders, Operations, and Studio Managers to strengthen project delivery excellence across the organization. Advancing project delivery standards, governance, and best practices as a member of the Centre of Excellence. Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders, strengthening long-term partnerships through exceptional project outcomes. Supporting strategic pursuits by contributing project delivery expertise during planning, client presentations, and interviews. You Will Bring to the Team Education: B.Eng or M.Eng Knowledge: Architectural design and presentation; M&E and structural building systems, permit and building codes Membership with a relevant professional association is an asset Prior Experience in strategic development, business development, project management and client management is required Possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, flexibility and resourcefulness Ability to obtain security clearance 12-15 years' experience We are: The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK. At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers. The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a B.Eng or M.Eng degree and have 12-15 years of relevant experience in strategic development and project management. Proficiency in M&E and structural building systems, as well as knowledge of building codes, is required.