Senior Mechanical Engineer

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and execution of projects across civic, industrial, healthcare, commercial and educational sectors. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with offices and disciplines, and ensure client satisfaction.

The role focuses on mechanical systems design (HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, Fuels, Controls, Fire Protection), prepares calculations and drawings from concept to construction, and supports business development and

Qualifications

• Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience designing building mechanical systems (HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, Fuels, Controls, Fire Protection).
• Experience coordinating with other offices and disciplines.
• Mentor junior staff and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical drawings and specifications, manage projects.
• Design building mechanical systems (HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, Fuels, Controls, Fire Protection).
• Prepare detailed engineering design calculations.
• Prepare contract drawings, schematics, schedules, details, and sketches from concept to construction.
• Write reports analyzing mechanical problems and providing solutions.
• Prepare technical specifications and bidding/construction documents.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technologists, including REVIT MEP and AutoCAD markups.
• Maintain client relationships and participate in marketing/business development.
• Determine scope and fee for engineering services.
• Support sales, proposals, and project efforts.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

HVAC design

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Engineering calculations

Team coordination

Tools

REVIT MEP

AutoCAD

Job description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity

Anopportunity exists Ottawa, ONfor a highly motivatedSenior Mechanical Engineerto join our multidisciplinary team. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on civic, industrial, healthcare, commercial and educational projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for providing technical mentorship to junior and intermediate mechanical staff, developing and maintaining new and existing clients, coordinating skillsets with other offices and disciplines, and satisfying customer requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating and being responsible for mechanical engineering drawings and specifications, Project Managing and/or working within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Designing building-related mechanical systems including HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, Fuels, Controls, and Fire Protection systems using applicable codes, standards, and reference materials. Focus will be on concept design, while working with the buildings mechanical team to develop full design packages.
• Preparing detailed engineering design calculations.
• Preparing contract drawings, schematics, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.
• Writing reports analyzing mechanical problems and providing engineering solutions and recommendations.
• Preparing Technical Specifications and documents for bidding and construction.
• Providing strong technical mentorship to junior and intermediate mechanical engineers and technologists, including markups for REVIT MEP and AutoCAD drawings, instruction in design calculations, interpretation of codes, and completing peer reviews of documents developed by the mechanical team.
• Nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships in and for execution of projects, and as appropriate participate in marketing/business development.
• Determining the scope and fee for proposed engineering services.
• Supporting specific sales, proposal, and project efforts.