Mechanical Engineer - Federal

Stantec; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 91,200 - 132,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Mechanical Designer – Federal to design HVAC, piping, and plumbing for government facilities in the Seattle area. Hybrid work model with office presence required for collaboration.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams, perform system analyses, develop design documents, and ensure compliance with UFC, IMC, UMC, IPC, NFPA, and LEED requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• 4+ years of professional experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical and plumbing systems for built environments with limited direction.
• Collaborate with project managers and design staff as part of a coordinated team.
• Prepare calculations, basis-of-design narratives, and design documentation.
• Use IES to produce building loads and related analyses.
• Review drawings for code compliance and provide QA/QC feedback.
• Assist in field investigations and development of engineering solutions.

Skills

HVAC

Piping

Plumbing

Revit

BIM

Codes & Standards

LEED

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Newforma

Trane Trace

IES

Bluebeam

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. Stantec’s Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. Our Federal Buildings sector group is seeking qualified candidates to support our growing practice. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future. Join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Come join Stantec, a Top 10 global design firm in our Federal Buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, Urban, and Interior Design services with a long history and deep commitment to clients that include NAVFAC, USACE, USCG, NGB, GSA, and more. Stantec offers a hybrid home/office work environment, and expects team members in one of our Puget Sound or San Diego offices at least 2 days a week or more for all‑staff meetings, project‑related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions etc.

Your Opportunity

Mechanical Designer – Federal 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 but not limited to HVAC, piping and plumbing, and the use of digital practice technology such as Revit as well as mechanical engineering specific computer applications.

Key Responsibilities

• With limited direction from the Project Manager or Project Engineer, design mechanical and plumbing systems for the built environment.
• Collaborate with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.
• Support project requirements including basis‑of‑design narratives, opinions‑of‑probable‑costs estimates, drawing documentation, systems design and technical specifications.
• Research, prepare and present mechanical system options and clear communication of associated impacts to the overall project goals to the internal design team.
• Prepare required calculations to meet project requirements for review by project manager or senior engineer.
• Use IES software to produce building loads and heating and cooling block loads.
• Handle development of design and document preparation in written and computer‑aided design formats and ensure that contract documents are delivered in a timely fashion while meeting required codes and quality assurance standards.
• Participate in design conflict resolution and questions and provide recommendations to address issues and add value.
• Assist in field investigations and analyze existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Assist system studies such as Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
• Actively participate in the development of design staff through work on projects as well as serving as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior design staff.
• Review drawings and research code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations.
• Attend project design coordination meetings with other disciplines, clients and stakeholders.
• Compile energy modelling results and subsequent impacts to the proposed mechanical systems to evaluation by Project Manager.
• Provide construction administration support such as reviewing contractor RFI’s, issuing field directives, perform construction observation and punch lists, review contractor change requests.
• Maintain and expand current knowledge of technologies, trends and the markets in which we work as they apply to the applicable project types and continually strengthen skills.
• Actively participate in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support studio and firm‑wide goals.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Working knowledge for buildings mechanical engineering, including but not limited to 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 UFC, IMC, UMC, IPC, UPC, NFPA, IBC, and ASHRAE, as well as 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 project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Building Information Modelling software; in particular, Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Prefer experience with Newforma, Trane Trace, IES, Bluebeam.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean MVR.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred.
• 4+ years of related professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated skills.

Auxiliary Qualifications

• Qualifications listed below, while not necessarily a requirement for this position in each circumstance, provide additional depth and value to the role: Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP.
• WELL certified.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Office Location and Schedule

• This position exists at the following Stantec locations: Seattle, Lynnwood, WA, or San Diego, CA.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas: $91,200.00 – $132,300.00 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.

Locations

• Primary Location: United States | WA | Seattle
• Other Locations: United States | WA | Lynnwood

Other Details

Organization: 2048 Buildings-US Northwest-Seattle WA | Employee Status: Regular | Business Justification: New Position | Travel: No | Schedule: Full time

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.