Mechanical Site Engineer - Buildings

Stantec; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Stantec, located in North Vancouver, is seeking a full-time Mechanical Site Engineer to join their Industrial buildings team. The successful candidate will ensure projects comply with design and schedules while managing construction processes and documenting controls.

Key responsibilities include coordinating design disciplines, conducting field reviews, and preparing project specifications. Candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of building codes, and familiarity with tools like AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects comply with design, budget, and schedule.
• Manage construction administration related processes.
• Conduct regular field reviews to verify conformity.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of automation systems

Understanding of building codes

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Mechanical Site Engineer– Buildings (North Vancouver)

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Site Engineer - Buildings to join the Industrial buildings team. This opportunity is full‑time, on‑site at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant. The link below can be used to view further details of this exciting and complex project:

North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program | Metro Vancouver

Responsibilities

• Perform day‑to‑day Field Services tasks on behalf of design professionals to ensure that projects are constructed in compliance with the design, budget, and schedule. Manage construction administration related processes and document controls through Tender, Construction and Post‑Construction services.
• Coordinate with design disciplines to complete delegated professional services during construction phase including coordination and scheduling of field review and reports, and processing of RFIs, site instructions, change orders, shop drawings, submittals, progress claims, deficiency lists, commissioning participation, closeout documentation, warranty period documentation.
• Review mechanical shop drawings and submittals for consistency with design intent, building code compliance, and constructability, and coordinate reviews with the mechanical design team.
• Conduct regular field reviews to verify conformity with design drawings and specifications. Document field observations, identify non‑conformances, and issue formal reports and recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinate with design professionals, subconsultants, clients, contractors, authorities, field staff, utility companies, public agencies, and general public.
• Coordinate with project design teams to complete construction‑related design‑phase review including constructability, cost, and construction sequencing and scheduling.
• Conduct technical review of Tender submissions from the vendors.
• Track construction progress and contribute to clear, timely reporting. Anticipate upcoming project needs, identify risks early, and support issue resolution.
• Engage in design and BIM model reviews with the EPCM and trade.
• Engages with other team members and other mechanical staff within the BC to assist with technical development.
• Provide 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.
• Engages with disciplines to enhance constructability, reduce clashes and streamline construction sequencing.
• 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.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Participate 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.
• Contribute to a “safety first” work environment in compliance with Stantec’s health, safety, security and environmental policies and procedures.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve construction issues.
• Working knowledge of compliance with regulatory standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of automation and control systems, such as SCADA and BMS.
• 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.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Revizto, and heat load calculation software.