Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Buildings team at Stantec is dedicated to becoming the world's leading integrated design practice. Our team includes architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists who are passionate about the impact of design on our world.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to conceptualize and develop full documentation for new construction and renovation projects.
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Participate in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Support the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Conduct field surveys of existing conditions of building spaces.
• Prepare field reports and punch lists.
• Provide mentoring to junior staff.

Requirements

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of mechanical codes, energy codes, NFPA codes, ASHRAE standards, and other building codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (IESVE for HVAC, Trane Trace, and/or HAP).
• Develop project job specific discipline specifications independently from a company master specification.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.
• Ability to integrate design elements with architects and other building engineers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Able to take direction, follow process, and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers.
• Able to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Requires a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the buildings design industry.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or is currently working toward professional licensure.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 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.