Engineering

Description:

Queen’s University is seeking an Assistant Director, Engineering to join its Facilities team. Reporting to the Director, Operations & Engineering, this role is responsible for leading engineering strategies, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable engineering services to support the university’s teaching, research, and campus community.

The successful candidate will be a mechanical engineering expert, with a strong understanding of other engineering disciplines, and a proven ability to lead professional engineers and staff in delivering safe, efficient, and client-focused facilities services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of short- and long-term engineering plans, performance targets, and safety initiatives

• Provide administrative accountability for engineering programs, budgets, and project delivery in compliance with codes and legislation

• Oversee mechanical design, project review, commissioning, and handover of major construction projects

• Direct mechanical assessments, surveys, and complex engineering problem-solving

• Guide, mentor, and manage engineering staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and labour relations

• Ensure engineering services align with Queen’s University’s climate action plan and energy conservation goals

• Collaborate across Facilities and campus stakeholders to ensure client-focused service delivery

• Participate in deferred maintenance strategy, budget oversight, and procurement processes

• Promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and a positive team culture

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s an asset)

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

• 10+ years experience in mechanical system design, energy efficiency, and facilities management

• Strong knowledge of Ontario Building Code, OHSA, and related laws/regulations

• Management and project leadership experience in engineering environments

• Familiarity with Archibus IWMS, Revit, BIM modeling preferred

• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license

• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

Decision-Making Authority

• Approve and certify mechanical engineering designs

• Develop and amend engineering policies, procedures, and standards

• Manage budgets, procurement, and project resource allocation

• Resolve client service and engineering issues

• Recommend long-term capital improvements and maintenance priorities

• Oversee staff hiring, training, evaluations, and discipline