Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Engineer at Stantec Buildings is responsible for designing mechanical systems for the built environment, collaborating with project managers and supporting design staff, and delivering projects that meet project requirements and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical systems for the built environment.
• Collaborates with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.
• Supports project requirements including basis-of design narratives, opinions-of-probable-costs estimates, drawing documentation, systems design and technical specifications.
• Prepares required calculations to meet project requirements.
• Handles development of design and document preparation in written and computer-aided design formats and ensures that contract documents are delivered in a timely fashion while meeting required codes and quality assurance standards.
• Solves design conflicts and questions and provides recommendations to address issues and add value.
• Performs field investigations and analyzes existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Affixes to system studies such as Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
• Participates in the development of design staff through work on projects as well as serving as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior design staff.
• Delegates work to design and production support staff.
• Reviews drawings and researches code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations.
• Attends project design coordination meetings with other disciplines, clients and stakeholders.
• Communicates with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs.
• Creation and editing of technical specifications.
• Interpretation of energy modeling results and subsequent impacts to the proposed mechanical systems.
• Understands and works within project budgets and schedules to help project manager meet project financial and schedule goals.
• Provides construction administration support such as reviewing contractor RFI’s, issuing field directives, performing construction observation and punch lists, reviewing contractor change requests.
• Collaborates with the practice and market leaders to obtain and disseminate technical knowledge.
• Maintains and expands current knowledge of technologies, trends and the markets in which we work as they apply to the applicable project types, and continually strengthens skills.
• Actively participates in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support studio and firm-wide goals.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge for buildings mechanical engineering, including but not limited to HVAC, piping, plumbing and controls.
• Ability to prepare and review detailed drawings with minimal supervision.
• Ability to integrate design elements with architectural, civil, structural, ICT, electrical and other disciplines to deliver a coordinated, constructible design.
• Strong knowledge applicable codes and standards, including IMC, UMC, IPC, UPC, NFPA, IBC, and ASHRAE, as well as LEED and green building requirements.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into deliverables.
• Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Knowledge of specialty engineering applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively support technical project consultation with key clients and project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling software; in particular, Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with Newforma, Trane Trace, IES, Bluebeam.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred.
• 8+ years of related professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.

Benefits

This position offers a hybrid home/office work environment, requiring team members in one of our Portland office to be present at least 2-3 days a week or more for all-staff meetings, project-related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions. Stantec also offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate a hybrid work environment.

Contact

To apply for this position, please visit our careers page at [insert link]. For additional information, contact our Talent Acquisition team at [insert contact information].