Manager, Mechanical Engineering – Alberta (Market & Team Leadership) at AtkinsRéalis — NeverHard

Overview AtkinsRéalis is growing, and our Western Canadian Engineering group is seeking a client-facing mechanical engineering leader to join our team in Calgary. This role sits within our Mechanical & Electrical team across Alberta and offers a strong growth trajectory for the right candidate, with increasing responsibility in shaping the team, expanding our presence in the market, and influencing the future direction of the practice. AtkinsRéalis is growing, and our Western Canadian Engineering group is seeking a client-facing mechanical engineering leader to join our team in Calgary. This role sits within our Mechanical & Electrical team across Alberta and offers a strong growth trajectory for the right candidate, with increasing responsibility in shaping the team, expanding our presence in the market, and influencing the future direction of the practice. Your roleMarket Development Lead and support the development of key marketsLead the development and expansion of key markets for the M&E disciplines. Engage with clients and participate in Key Account Management (KAM) initiatives. Contribute to building and maintaining a robust pipeline Build and manage a robust pipeline of upcoming opportunities. Support proposal development, strategic planning, and market growth initiatives Lead and support proposal development, strategic planning, and market growth initiatives. Proposal Leadership Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of proposalsLead or oversee the preparation of proposals within the M&E practice. Ensure alignment with client expectations and internal quality standards. Technical & Project Leadership Serve as Project Manager, Discipline Lead, or Design Engineer on projects in various markets. Provide technical oversight and ensure high-quality project delivery. Apply project management principles to ensure timely and accurate execution. Team Development & Mentorship Mentor and coach engineers and designers, supporting their career development and technical growth. Recruit and onboard new team members, conduct performance reviews, and facilitate training opportunities. Develop future leaders within the team through mentorship, coaching, and thoughtful delegation of leadership opportunities. Ensure quality assurance and consistency across all deliverables. Cross-Regional Collaboration Collaborate with Mechanical teams across Canada - including Québec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Atlantic regions - to share best practices, harmonize technical standards, and build a strong national technical community. Participate in national knowledge-sharing forums and contribute to the development of innovative, scalable solutions across markets. Act as a key representative of the Alberta practice within national forums. Quality Assurance & Peer Reviews Lead or participate in peer reviews of technical documents and deliverables. Ensure adherence to internal quality standards and industry best practices. Support continuous improvement in design quality and documentation processes. Innovation & Design Excellence Champion engineering innovation through exploration of new technologies, materials, and methodologies. Promote best practices and forward-thinking design approaches. About You Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience. Registered Professional Engineer with APEGA, or eligible for registration in Alberta (P.Eng. preferred; P.L.Eng. candidates will also be considered). CAPM or PMP designation is an asset, as is demonstrated experience applying strong project management practices. Typically 15+ years of experience in mechanical building systems design, including progressively senior technical, project, and people leadership responsibilities. Experience with AutoCAD and BIM (Revit) is an asset; however, this role is not expected to be a production-based design role. Experience with collaborative delivery models (IPD, Alliance, Progressive DB) is an asset. Demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams through mentorship, coaching, delegation, and technical leadership. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and deliver complex building, infrastructure, institutional, healthcare, transportation, industrial, or public-sector projects. Strong client relationship skills, with experience supporting business development, proposal strategy, and market growth. Excellent communication, judgement, leadership, and organization skills, with the ability to influence across teams, disciplines, clients, and senior stakeholders. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. 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