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Engineering for Ottawa's built environment.

Design Works Engineering's Ottawa office delivers integrated structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering for clients building across the National Capital Region. We're licensed with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), fluent in the Ontario Building Code and the City of Ottawa's permitting process, and embedded in the local construction community — so your project is engineered by people who know the ground it sits on.

What We Do in Ottawa

From early concept through occupancy, our Ottawa team integrates every discipline your project needs — coordinated under one roof, signed and sealed by Ontario-licensed engineers.

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Structural Engineering

From wood-frame infill to high-rise concrete and heritage adaptive reuse, our structural team designs efficient, code-compliant frames for Ottawa's full range of building types — including federal-tenant requirements common to the National Capital Region. We work directly with architects and contractors from massing through shop drawings, sealed under PEO.

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Mechanical Engineering

HVAC, plumbing, and process system design tuned to the Ottawa Valley's climate and the Ontario Building Code. Our Ottawa mechanical engineers size heating, ventilation, and domestic water systems for deep eastern Canadian winters, humid summers, and the energy-code requirements that come with them.

03

Electrical Engineering

Power distribution, life safety, and low-voltage systems for commercial, institutional, and multi-family projects across the National Capital Region. CEC- and Ontario-amendment-fluent.

04

Civil Engineering

Site grading, servicing, stormwater management, and onsite utility design for Ottawa developments. We coordinate with City of Ottawa servicing standards and Hydro Ottawa / Enbridge utility requirements so site approvals don't stall the project.

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Energy Modelling

OBC SB-10 / SB-12 and NECB-compliant whole-building energy modelling handled in-house. We use industry-standard tools to demonstrate code compliance, optimize envelope performance, and support LEED and Zero Carbon submittals for Ottawa projects.

06

Building Assessment Reports

Reserve fund studies, due-diligence inspections, and condition assessments for Ottawa-area buildings. Backed by our purpose-built BAR platform for consistent, defensible reporting that lenders, insurers, and condominium boards accept.

07

Fire Protection

Sprinkler, standpipe, and special-hazard system design coordinated with our mechanical drawings. We engage Ottawa Fire Services early to keep code interpretations clean and inspections on schedule.

08

Lighting Design

Architectural and exterior lighting that meets ASHRAE 90.1 and NECB power-density limits while supporting the architect's intent. Photometrics, control sequences, and emergency lighting coordinated directly with the electrical set.

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Sustainable Design

LEED, Zero Carbon Building, BOMA BEST, and federal Greening Government Strategy alignment integrated from concept. Our sustainability advisors help Ottawa owners — including federal tenants — hit certification targets without expensive late-stage redesigns.

10

Modular Design

Engineering for off-site and modular construction. We coordinate structural connections, MEP rough-ins, and transport loading so modules arrive ready to set on the Ottawa site without surprises.

11

Land Development

From rezoning and subdivision support through detailed servicing design — our land development team navigates City of Ottawa planning, environmental, and engineering review so your site moves through the approvals queue.

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Inspections

Construction-phase site inspections, field reviews, and commissioning observations. Our Ottawa-based engineers and technologists are on site through key milestones — not just at substantial performance.

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Surveying & Geomatics

Legal, topographic, and construction surveying through our affiliated geomatics group. Ottawa projects get accurate site data tied to the City of Ottawa geodetic network — no surprises at servicing connection.

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Rendering & Drafting

In-house 3D visualization and BIM drafting support. From early massing renderings used in DP applications to fully coordinated Revit models, we keep visualization and documentation under one roof.

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Talk to our Ottawa team.

Whether you're scoping early concept, mid-permit, or need a second set of eyes on an existing design — we'd like to hear about it.

Ottawa office
Suite 700, 1 Rideau Street,
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
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+1 613 690 8818
Office manager
Haydar Al Dahhan
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