Mechanical Designer

®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Designer to join our Buildings team, launching a career in design with exposure to structural design tasks and project deliverables aligned to company standards. You will work with a team to develop design documents and basic technical outputs under supervision.

The role focuses on applying engineering concepts, coordinating with other teams, and using REVIT and CAD tools to support project production.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate clearly and coordinate with multiple teams.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop project deliverables from design documents to technical reports.
• Apply basic engineering concepts and disciplines to structural design, analysis and investigations.
• Coordinate tasks across teams and with external sources.
• Assist project engineers with more advanced technical activities.
• Use REVIT and CAD to prepare deliverables and production tasks.

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Tools

REVIT

CAD

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

The Designer will launch his or her career as a Designer in one of the technical teams. This role prepares project deliverables that accord with company standards and performs basic technical tasks.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works with a team of technical staff to develop project deliverables ranging from design documents to technical reports.

• Applies knowledge of basic engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures for structural design, analysis, and investigation.

• Coordinates tasks with other teams across the firm and outside sources.

• Assists project engineer with more advanced technical activities.

• Uses appropriate technology and software (i.e. REVIT and CAD among others) to prepare project deliverables and production tasks assigned by senior project engineer or project manager.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with applicable software (i.e. REVIT and CAD among others) within your own discipline.

• Aptitude and drive to analyze complex problems and convey solutions in a clear and concise manner.

• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively shift attention between multiple projects.

• Experience and desire to work in an entrepreneurial and innovative environment.

• Possesses basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent education and experience required.

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.

Pay Range:

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, CT, NJ, VA Areas-$76,800.00 - $107,500.00 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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.