Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will leverage strong buildings engineering knowledge to design mechanical systems, including HVAC, for various project types including Healthcare and Science & Tech.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of related experience. This position offers a hybrid work environment with team collaboration in the Portland office.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Deep knowledge of buildings mechanical engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of Building Information Modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Designs mechanical systems for the built environment.
• Collaborates with project managers and design staff.
• Performs field investigations and analyzes existing conditions.
• Prepares required calculations to meet project requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

HVAC

Piping and plumbing

Field investigations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Newforma

Trane Trace

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Mechanical Engineer draws on strong buildings engineering knowledge and industry experience to consistently produce project deliverables that meet project requirements and project manager and client expectations. Work consists of advanced mechanical design for the built environment including HVAC, piping and plumbing, and the use of digital practice technology such as Revit and other mechanical engineering specific computer applications. Project types include Healthcare, Science & Tech and more.

Your Key Responsibilities

• With limited direction from the Project Manager, designs mechanical systems for the built environment.
• Collaborates with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.
• Supports project requirements including basis‑of‑design narratives, opinions‑of‑probable‑costs estimates, drawing documentation, systems design and technical specifications.
• Researches, prepares, and presents mechanical system options and clear communication of associated impacts to the overall project goals.
• Prepares required calculations to meet project requirements.
• Handles development of design and document preparation in written and computer‑aided design formats and ensures contract documents are delivered timely while meeting code and quality standards.
• Resolves design conflicts and questions and provides recommendations to address issues and add value.
• Performs field investigations and analyzes existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Assists system studies such as Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
• Actively participates in the development of design staff through projects and serves as trainer, mentor and resource for junior staff.
• Effectively delegates work to design and production support staff.
• Reviews drawings and researches code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations.
• Attends project design coordination meetings with other disciplines, clients and stakeholders.
• Communicates with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs.
• Creates and edits technical specifications.
• Interprets energy modeling results and their impacts on proposed mechanical systems.
• Understands and works within project budgets and schedules to help project manager meet financial and schedule goals.
• Provides construction administration support such as reviewing contractor RFI’s, issuing field directives, performing construction observation and punch lists, and reviewing contractor change requests.
• Collaborates with the practice and market leaders to obtain and disseminate technical knowledge.
• Maintains and expands current knowledge of technologies, trends and markets in which we work as they apply to the applicable project types, continually strengthening skills.
• Actively participates in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support studio and firm‑wide goals.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Deep knowledge of buildings mechanical engineering, including HVAC, piping, plumbing and controls.
• Ability to prepare and review detailed drawings with minimal supervision.
• Ability to integrate design elements with architectural, civil, structural, ICT, electrical and other disciplines to deliver a coordinated, constructible design.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including IMC, UMC, IPC, UPC, NFPA, IBC, ASHRAE, and LEED and green building requirements.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into deliverables.
• Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Knowledge of specialty engineering applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively support technical project consultation with key clients and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling software; in particular Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Preferred experience with Newforma, Trane Trace, IES, Bluebeam.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred.
• 8+ years of related professional experience; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or demonstrated skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean MVR.

Hybrid Work Environment

Stantec offers a hybrid home/office work environment, expecting team members in our Portland office at least 2‑3 days a week or more for all‑staff meetings, project‑related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.