Mechanical Team Lead – Industrial Studio

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Vancouver responsible for overseeing complex engineering projects. You will lead teams, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality project outcomes while applying innovative design principles. Join Stantec's community and contribute to impactful projects that enhance global quality of life.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Professional designation preferred or on pathway to achieve.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor assigned staff for skill development.
• Evaluate and engineer mechanical systems for projects.
• Lead project coordination meetings and client requirement discussions.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Coaching

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Your role as a senior contributor on our professional consulting services team is to work independently on large projects of high complexity, and as a leader of a team or project through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for developing, coaching, mentoring, and implementing an engineering discipline group equipped with up-to-date engineering and design tools and innovations, technical and supervisory capabilities and operating procedures to successfully and efficiently execute projects and consulting services resulting in client satisfaction and on-time delivery.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff; engaging direct reports one-on-one to develop staff skills and abilities

• Provides guidance and mentorship in growth of career and professional development

• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical group.

• Act as technical advisor on more unusual and complex issues and guide staff on solutions

• 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.

• Prepares and revises documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.

• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems and provides markups for junior engineers/ designers.

• 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.

• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.

• Independently leads the development of proposals for smaller, less complex projects

• Assists with or leads with supervision with the development of proposal for medium, larger, or complex projects.

• Oversees and manages multiple projects.

• Responsible for large projects of high complexity

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of the mechanical and/or plumbing codes, energy 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.

• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.

• Strong attitude and experience in the development, coaching, and mentoring of direct reports and other technical staff

• Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Knowledge of and experience with high performance and sustainable building practices

• Demonstrates creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving problems

• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.

• Strong presentation and interview skills.

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with Newforma, Carrier Hourly Analysis

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree/Technical degree/diploma/certificate in Engineering. Minimum of 7 years of experience. Professional Designation or applicant on the pathway towards achieving designation preferred.

• 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s):

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 97,100.00 - Max Salary $ 140,800.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: BC-1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Midlevel manager
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/06/2025 09:06:35
Req ID: REQ250001QN