Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Facilities Design - Honolulu, HI

Stantec; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Honolulu team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and lead mechanical systems for healthcare facilities. You will apply engineering principles, client service, and project management to deliver high‑quality projects that meet objectives and financial targets.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure compliance with healthcare design standards while advancing project delivery and process improvements. This is a full‑time role in our Honolulu office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• 6+ years of healthcare project design experience.
• Knowledge of Hawaii building codes, IMC, IPC, NFPA, IBC, ASHRAE; LEED and green building requirements.
• Experience with Revit for healthcare mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, design, and documentation of mechanical systems for healthcare facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems, while coordinating resources and delegating effectively to project teams.
• Collaborate with project leaders, architects, design partners, peers, contractors, and stakeholders to define objectives, deliverables, success metrics, and practical solutions.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers and provide guidance on design principles and execution.
• Foster continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing best practices.
• Establish relationships with healthcare providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
• Engage with external partners, including vendors and regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance and integration of project design.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure project requirements are met.
• Prepare detailed design documents, specifications, and reports.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and ensure adherence to healthcare design standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

PE license

Tools

Revit (Healthcare BIM)

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

IES VE

BIM coordination

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

Our Honolulu office is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare Facilities Design. In this role, you will apply building mechanical engineering principles, your superior client service skills, and project management best practices to deliver projects that meet project requirements, exceed client expectations, and meet project financial and other objectives. Working within our thriving buildings practice, you will contribute to project delivery standards and work processes, provide quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability, and collaboration with other disciplines. You’ll welcome opportunities and challenges within a project and bring consulting skills into each client interaction. You will add value while helping differentiate Stantec from other firms and position us as a top-tier design firm in the industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, design, and documentation of mechanical systems for healthcare facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems, while coordinating production resources and delegating effectively to project teams.
• Work collaboratively with project leaders, architects, design partners, peers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and success metrics, and develop innovative and practical solutions, and meet the project's conditions of satisfaction.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, providing guidance on design principles, best practices, and project execution
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing best practices
• Establish strong relationships with healthcare providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure design alignment with project objectives
• Engage with external partners, including vendors and regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance and integration of project design.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure project requirements are met.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess project variables and develop reliable design solutions.
• Prepare detailed design documents, specifications, and reports.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare design standards and regulations.
• Participate in/lead project meetings and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to the overall technical growth of the mechanical team.
• Applies strong mechanical engineering skills, experience, and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design for building projects.
• Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business.
• Proactively pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in-house and external training.
• Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Mechanical Engineering and AEC overall, disseminate such knowledge to staff and firm, and integrate it into existing processes and standards.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, and partner firms in the local and regional A/E industry.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 6+ years of experience in project design within the healthcare sector
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex healthcare projects with measurable outcomes
• Fundamental knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including Hawaii building codes and regulations, IMC, IPC, NFPA, IBC, and ASHRAE, as well as LEED and green building requirements.
• A commanding knowledge of technical issues supporting delivered design services.
• Deep technical understanding and working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC and Plumbing.
• Fundamental understanding of NFPA 99, ASHRAE 170, and the FGI Guidelines as they specifically apply to Hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to develop concepts and ideas and evolve them into project deliverables.
• Familiarity with and ability to produce project-related documents and documentation standards required of a Project leader.
• strong verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience to identify and manage items of risk that may occur on projects.
• Knowledge and experience to identify and manage potential unanticipated scope.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex healthcare engineering challenges and clearly communicate technical solutions to clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent within the organization.
• Passion for engineering innovation and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced proficiency with Revit for healthcare mechanical design, including BIM coordination and integration with load calculation tools (e.g., IES VE). Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or demonstrated skills.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean Construction and IPD projects is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with the design guidelines and standards of lead healthcare clients a plus.
• Project Management Professional certification, LEED AP credential, ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) certification, and familiarity with various construction delivery processes, such as Design-Build and Design Assist, is a plus.

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. 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.

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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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.

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, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | HI | Honolulu

Organization: 2045 Buildings-US California Engineering-Honolulu HI

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time