Mechanical Engineer

Stantec; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for delivering project excellence through collaboration and design of HVAC and plumbing systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering principles, a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, and knowledge of building codes. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental plans, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in buildings design preferred.
• Preferred candidate is licensed Professional Engineer or currently pursuing licensure (EIT).
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, energy, ASHRAE, and other building codes.

Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical engineering skills to design and oversee mechanical systems for building projects.
• Produce design documentation, drawings, and calculations as required.
• Coordinate and prepare schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

Skills

Designing HVAC and plumbing systems

Strong knowledge of Building codes

Familiarity with project-related documents

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Mechanical Engineer role at Stantec

Opportunity

In this role you will apply mechanical engineering principles and communication skills to deliver project excellence for our clients. You will collaborate with architects, civil, electrical, and structural engineers, and present design solutions to clients. Focus will be on HVAC and plumbing design for building projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Apply mechanical engineering skills to design and oversee mechanical systems for building projects.
• Produce design documentation, drawings, and calculations as required.
• Serve as a resource by sharing knowledge with team members.
• Meet technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary, and client service objectives.
• Develop client presentations related to projects.
• Keep current knowledge of technologies, trends, and market types.
• Attend client project meetings.
• Apply project‑management knowledge to meet project requirements within established time frames and budgets.
• Perform water, waste, and gas calculations and product specifications.
• Coordinate and prepare schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Design plumbing systems, including water, sanitary, storm, diesel, and natural gas distribution systems.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Designing HVAC and plumbing systems for facilities and built environments.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong knowledge of Building codes, NFPA standards, and (preferred) Unified Facilities Criteria.
• Familiarity with project‑related documents and standards.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with owners, disciplines, contractors, and suppliers.
• Logical, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts into projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, energy, ASHRAE, and other building codes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit.
• Ability to create building energy models and perform life‑cycle cost analysis using NIST BLCC5 software.
• Experience with heating/cooling load calculations using Trane Trace, Carrier HAP, IES, or equivalent.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET‑accredited) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in buildings design preferred.
• Preferred candidate is licensed Professional Engineer or currently pursuing licensure (EIT).
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.
• Typically work in an office environment; field work may involve exposure to inclement weather.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD, CA, NJ – $100,000.00 – $145,000.00 annually.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions where required. Compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary

Full‑time and part‑time employees (≥20 hrs/week) have access to medical, dental, vision plans, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, AD&D insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Regular employees receive ten paid holidays per year, 10–20 days of vacation, and paid sick leave per state and local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k), employee stock purchase program, and paid leave per applicable law. Union positions governed by collective bargaining agreements may differ.

Primary Location

United States | Virginia | Charlottesville

Organization

2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services-Charlottesville VA

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

09/01/2026 04:01:35

Req ID

1003636

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment. We 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. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process; please inform our Talent Acquisition team if reasonable adjustments are required.