Mechanical Engineer - HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection systems

About the role

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for various projects from preliminary design through bid and construction phases.
• Develop basis of design reports (BODR) and technical memorandums for small-to-medium size projects, setting criteria for following design stages.
• Develop design documents including drawings, specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs (OPCC).
• Respond to RFIs, review submittals and shop drawings, and attend construction site visits for design compliance.
• Develop HVAC calculations including building cooling and heating load calculations, air distribution system sizing, and hydronic distribution system sizing.
• Develop Plumbing calculations including domestic water, sanitary waste, and storm water systems sizing.
• Apply design codes and standards based on the project needs.
• Cook up design with other design disciplines throughout the life of a project.
• Aid in mentoring engineers in training (EIT) to develop and strengthen their skills and technical abilities.
• Travel to job sites in your state of residence and other states (5%).

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of HVAC engineering fundamentals such as psychrometric chart, refrigeration cycle and heat transfer.
• Experience in designing HVAC and Plumbing systems. Fire Protection design is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with design codes and standards of practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project deliverables.
• Able to lead one or more projects simultaneously.
• Experience with HVAC load calculation software – HAP or Trace.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• NCEES record ready to obtain Professional Engineering licensure.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience.

Skills

• Experience in designing HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, chemical storage rooms, and hydroelectric power plants.
• Familiarity with NFPA 820 requirements for HVAC systems serving wastewater treatment plants.
• Strong client presentation skills.

Benefits

• 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 and paid family leave.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave for temporary/casual employees.

Pay

Final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Stantec is compliant with pay transparency laws and provides pay ranges for positions in locations where required.

Schedule

Full time.