Mechanical Designer
About the role
As a Mechanical Designer, you will work with guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer, Senior Designer, or Project Manager. Work consists of advanced mechanical design for the built environment including HVAC, piping and plumbing, and the use of digital practice technology such as Revit as well as mechanical engineering specific computer applications. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices.
Responsibilities
- Conducts interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
- Performs Revit and/or AutoCAD design for the mechanical and plumbing disciplines.
- Under the direction and mentorship of a senior engineer/designer:
- Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project.
- Performs field work and provides field observation reports.
- Performs basic calculations to analyze and design individual building mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
- Performs other miscellaneous engineering tasks as required for the completion of projects.
- Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
- Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
- Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; prefer experience with Newforma, Trane Trace & IES.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent in Engineering Technology or Applied Technology is preferred.
- 4+ years related professional experience; or equivalent combination of experience & education.
- Industry-specific co-op/Internship experience preferred.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean MVR.
Schedule
Stantec offers a hybrid home/office work environment, and typically expects team members in office at least 2-3 days a week for all-staff meetings, project-related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions.
Pay
Locations in WA, DC & various CA, MA, VA areas: $77,400.00 - $112,200.00 annually.
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec, certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage
- Paid family leave
- Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
- Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
- Paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.