About Our Mechanical Engineering Services Team

Design and engineering of building systems — new and existing

RoMar is a mechanical consulting engineering firm operating out of Durham Region with projects stretching across the GTA and much of Ontario. The company is owned and operated by two female professional engineers — Jolanta McKay and Margaret Edwards. Together, they have a combined 40 years of experience working in the building services industry.

RoMar’s work involves the design of mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems for new and existing buildings. RoMar offers a full range of engineering services including design, construction administration, energy audits, commissioning, re-commissioning, energy modeling and prime consultant/project management. We have performed work in the industrial, commercial, healthcare, institutional, and multi-residential sectors. We have considerable experience in existing buildings where retrofits are required to bring the building up to date and provide energy savings for our clients.

RoMar considers the mechanical engineer a vital member of the design and construction team; and we enjoy being a part of that team.

The company has been serving the building industry since 2000 and has earned a reputation for unique and personalized designs and services.

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Our Mechanical Engineering Team

The core team at RoMar Engineering is made up of Jolanta McKay and Margaret Edwards. Both women are Professional Engineers registered in Ontario. They are members of the professional community and have affiliations with associations such as the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), Canadian Green Building Council (CGBC), American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

Margaret Edwards, P. Eng.

Margaret is a dynamic and highly experienced mechanical engineer and project leader with over a decade in the industry. Known for her exceptional communication and organizational skills, she ensures that every project is guided with clarity, precision, and a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations.
A graduate with Honours from the Mechanical Engineering program at Queen’s University, Margaret has played a pivotal role in the design and execution of mechanical systems in numerous mid- and high-rise multi-use residential buildings across the GTA. Her work also includes collaboration with school boards and universities, where she has led mechanical system upgrades and infrastructure improvements tailored to institutional needs.

Margaret has conducted ASHRAE energy and decarbonization audits, helping clients identify opportunities for improved efficiency and long-term sustainability. She has served as a primary consultant and project manager on a wide range of commercial and institutional projects, including large equipment replacements, parking garage retrofits, boiler plant upgrades, and cooling tower replacements.

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Earlier in her career, Margaret worked for an HVAC equipment manufacturer, gaining in-depth knowledge of systems such as chillers and rooftop units. She also received specialized training in mechanical control systems through her work in building automation technical sales.

Driven by a passion for thoughtful design and meaningful client relationships, Margaret is dedicated to delivering solutions that serve both the building and the people who rely on it—today and into the future.

Jolanta Mckay, P. Eng., CBCP

Jolanta brings over 30 years of valuable experience in HVAC and mechanical building systems design and operation, as well as energy efficiency in a wide range of projects.

Combining her design experience with energy efficiency and systems operation, Jolanta provides a high-quality, well-rounded and sustainable service to her clients. Her design methodology is to focus on proper systems operation under various conditions, systems efficiency, diversity and longevity tailored for your unique building.  She takes pride in commissioning each project at the end of the construction stage to ensure the best final operation of the systems when turned over to the client.

Jolanta attended the University of Warsaw in Poland, where she received a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Applied Sciences. Jolanta is a  CBCP (Certified Building Commissioning Professional) certified.

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