Mechanical Engineer

Stantec; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 89,200 - 129,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec, located in the Regional District of Central Okanagan, Kelowna, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will work with skilled engineers and assist in project execution while mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 8 years of experience, and be a Licensed Professional Engineer. This position offers a variety of benefits including health plans and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and industry standards.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workload and resources with the Mechanical team.
• Lead project coordination meetings with team and consultants.
• Conduct quality assurance and control on projects.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

BIM technologies

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Heat load calculation software

Job description

Your Opportunity

Your role as the Mechanical Engineer is to work alongside a team of highly skilled Engineers, Engineers in Training, Technologists, Designers and Co-Op staff to successfully execute projects of varying sizes and complexity. The Mechanical Engineer role is also responsible for contributing to the development, mentoring, and coaching of team members using your specialized knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards. You will be responsible for aligning and enforcing technical quality for all your deliverables and advance the efficiency and efficacy of all mechanical team members.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Workload and resource planning with the Industrial Mechanical team, coordinating with the Team Leads and team members – including Engineers, Engineers in Training, Technologists, and Co-Ops.
• Engages with other team members and other mechanical staff within the BC to assist with technical development.
• Internal leadership in design excellence, coaching, recruitment and retention.
• Can lead and assist in the development of single-discipline.
• Provide fee development and technical writing support for mechanical components of medium to large multi-disciplinary proposals.
• Providing technical input and support for large projects of high complexity.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mechanical engineered systems or products for a project.
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems and provides markups for junior engineers.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical group.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all sizes of projects.
• Oversees and manages multiple projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of applicable building codes and applicable building and energy codes.
• General 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.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• 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.
• Must be able to qualify for Security Clearance with the Department of National Defense.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Presentation and interview skills are preferred.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Revizto, and heat load calculation software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario: $89,200.00 – $129,300.00 annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, 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.