Our client, a multidisciplinary planning, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering firm, is seeking an Energy Modelling Team Lead to work out of their London or Kitchener office. This is a permanent, full-time position, paying between 80-120k per annum, depending on experience and qualifications, including a performance bonus, paid overtime, RRSP matching and a competitive benefits and vacation package.
Reporting to the Mechanical Division Manager, the Energy Modeling Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing the Energy Modelling team within the MEP Division, acting as the Employee Lead for team members and by providing technical guidance and project support as required. The Team Lead will be required to review and seal both their own work and that of others, as well as direct and mentor the Energy Modelling team. This role also includes identifying opportunities to grow and develop the team and expanding the scope of energy modelling services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of a positive team culture which allows the firm to attract and retain great people.
- Serve as an Employee Lead for individuals within their team.
- Responsible for the financial performance of the energy modeling team, including budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and achieving revenue and profitability targets
- Responsible for business development related to projects within their team.
- Act as a Project Accountant for all invoicing within the team.
- Responsible for project scheduling / forecasting workload for the team.
- Provide technical guidance and project support as required.
- Identify growth opportunities for the Energy Modelling team, including market expansion and technical development.
- Lead and support projects from initiation to close-out, serving as the main contact for stakeholders.
- Support design team by identifying potential errors and omissions in the design drawings throughout the modeling process.
- Set and manage project milestones, team objectives, budgets, and progress tracking.
- Develop and analyze energy models using specialized software to optimize performance and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
- Support the preparation of documentation required for building permit applications, demonstrating compliance with energy efficiency requirements in the Ontario Building Code, specifically SB-10 and SB-12, as well as various incentive programs such as CMHC MLI Select and ACLP.
- Conduct technical reviews, prepare reports, and support the MEP team as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Mechanical Division Manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Systems Engineering from an accredited Canadian university (or equivalent).
- Registered as a licensed P.Eng. with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
- Minimum 5 years of practical experience in energy modelling, building energy simulations, or related roles within the building sector.
- Proficiency in industry-standard energy modelling software, including eQuest, RETScreen, HOT2000, and AutoCAD
- Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, lighting, building envelopes, etc.).
- In-depth knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., Ontario Building Code, NECB, CSA Standards, ASHRAE).
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward shared goals.
- Effective communicator with the ability to articulate a clear vision, set expectations, and provide constructive feedback.
- Proven track record of accountability and ownership for both individual and team outcomes.
- Commitment to ongoing professional and personal development.
- Adaptability and flexibility in response to changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
- Embodies the firm’s core values and leads by example.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage all aspects of sub-divisions / teams within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience working with and understanding team / divisional related financials and key performance metrics within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Please email your resume to Claire Stone at cstone@recruitmentbydesign.com for consideration; we thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
