About us
Engineering Excellence, Trusted by Many
Lia Engineering Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary building services engineering firm based in Burnaby, BC.
Since our establishment in 2013, we have been committed to delivering quality engineering solutions across a wide range of projects throughout Western Canada, proudly serving British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.
We are one of the few local building services consulting firms to be formally certified in the EGBC Organizational Quality Management (OQM) Program—
an independently audited quality control system that ensures the highest standards of professionalism, reliability, and safety.
At Lia Engineering, our mission is simple: to build trusted partnerships through innovation, precision, and sustainable solutions.
We proudly serve a wide range of sectors:
Commercial & Retail
Trusted building services for offices, shopping centers, and retail developments.
Food & Beverage
Engineering practical and reliable solutions for restaurants, cafés, and specialty shops.
Hospitality & Lodging
Creating comfortable, sustainable systems for hotels, resorts, and guest accommodations.
Healthcare & Childcare
Engineering safe, efficient environments for clinics, care homes, daycare centers, and learning facilities.
Alex Li, P. Eng (EGBC, EGMA, APEGA, APEGS), CP, LEED AP.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
ALEX LI is a registered professional engineer in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, as well as a LEED Accredited Professional with Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
He is a Principal Engineer at Lia Engineering with more than 27 years of industry experience in mechanical engineering including 7 years in China and 20 years in Canada.
His extensive background and experience range from designing HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems for small community facilities to managing the design of large-scale developments, both new build and refurbishment, projects include health care facilities, hospital renovations, educational facilities, high-rise and low-rise buildings, commercial buildings, office renovations, hotel and restaurants.
Due to his dedication to comprehensive field review during the design stage, his projects have been well coordinated, resulting in time and cost-efficient installations during construction phase.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Mechanical Designer, Jade West Engineering (2005 – 2008)
Mechanical Designer, Stantec Consulting (2008 –2011)
Project Engineer, WSP Group (2011 – 2013)
Principal, Senior Mechanical Engineer, LIA Engineering Ltd (2014 – Present)