Nemanja Vujic, P.Eng., LEED AP

Director, Mechanical Engineering 

Stephen van Maanen

Director, ​Project Production 

Linda Rutherford

Director, ​Healthcare Design

Adam Farhat, P.Eng., LEED AP

Director, Electrical Engineering 

Robert van der Westen, MBA, CHRL

Director, Operations Financial Management 

Chris Sitarz

Director, ​Plumbing and Medical Gas Design 

Daniel Vancek

Associate Director

Paula Rumamby

Associate Director

Naomi Littell, P.Eng., LEED GA

Associate Director

Sharon Barr, P.Eng.

Associate Director

Marcia Hart-Hayes, LC

Associate Director

Robert Raycraft

Associate 

Ryan Dickinson

Associate 

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What sets us apart is the freedom to shape your own path. Because we are 100% employee-owned, we operate with complete transparency and shared purpose. We deliberately pursue a wide diversity of work across sectors and geography, so our teams are constantly challenged, and we back that up with a culture that provides unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement. .

— Robert van der Westen, Director, Operations Financial Management

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The best designs are developed through collaboration. I take pride in working alongside multidisciplinary teams to solve challenges, share knowledge, and deliver high-quality solutions that benefit our clients and communities.

— Paula Rumamby, Senior Electrical Designer Associate Director

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By bringing together diverse expertise and a shared commitment to excellence, we help our clients navigate complex challenges and create healthcare environments that are resilient, efficient, and prepared for the future.

— Linda Rutherford, Senior Mechanical Designer Director, Healthcare Design

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Our responsibility as engineers extends beyond individual projects. We have the opportunity to influence how people live, work, learn, and heal. Through leadership, innovation, and technical expertise, we strive to deliver electrical systems that support safer, smarter, and more sustainable environments.

— Adam Farhat, Director, Electrical Engineering

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As a Senior Mechanical Designer, I value the relationships built throughout a project. Working alongside talented colleagues, clients, and partners allows us to create innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.

— Daniel Vancek, Associate Director, Senior Mechanical Designer

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The most rewarding part of engineering is working alongside great people to solve complex challenges. Through collaboration, shared expertise, and a commitment to excellence, we create mechanical solutions that deliver lasting value for our clients and communities.

— Ryan Dickinson, Associate Director, Mechanical Engineer

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The Right Team For Every Project ​

As a medium-sized, Canadian-owned, employee-owned mechanical and electrical engineering consulting firm, Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc. brings together a diverse team of experienced engineers, designers, and technical professionals. Our team has extensive experience across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, institutional, education, residential, municipal, recreational, emergency services, and industrial facilities. This diversity of expertise allows us to approach each project with a broad understanding of the unique technical, operational, and regulatory requirements involved. From smaller renovations and system assessments to complex, multi-phase projects and new construction, our team has the experience and flexibility to deliver practical, coordinated engineering solutions tailored to each client's needs.

Medium Sized Firm

Diverse Expertise

Proven Experience

10,000+​
PROJECTS COMPLETED

​​​​​50+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

​​4
OFFICE LOCATIONS:
LONDON, WINDSOR, TORONTO, OTTAWA

​​30+
​AWARDS

100%
​CANADIAN

​​40+​
PROFESSIONALS