Mechanical Project Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a MCF Project Engineer in Chicago, IL to perform technical duties under supervision. The role involves developing advanced designs, preparing deliverables, and assisting in evaluations of mechanical equipment. Candidates should have an accredited engineering degree and a minimum of 4 years' experience. This exciting position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic team focused on innovative projects. Join Stantec to help shape buildings that matter.

Qualifications

• Possess advanced knowledge of engineering practices, concepts, principles, codes, and standards.
• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items.
• Adept at writing comprehensive reports and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline.
• Prepares project deliverables per client’s intent and scope of work.
• Reviews shop drawings, responds to RFIs, and performs other CA tasks.

Skills

Engineering practices

Communication

Organization

Time management

Technical document analysis

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Minimum 4 years related industry experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

Pipe-Flo

Fluent

6Sigma

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 MCF (Mission Critical Facilities) Project Engineer performs technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to Designers on completion of duties. Role will execute and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations. The data center industry is continually evolving, and this is an ideal opportunity for candidates who enjoy working on technically challenging projects that require cutting edge designs. Aside from the preferred locations listed, this position is open to any location with a Stantec office presence, for the right candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with limited supervision.
• Delegates tasks to project designers as appropriate.
• Prepares project deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports etc.) per the client’s intent and scope of work in Stantec's proposal.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment.
• Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and punch lists, attends project coordination meetings, and performs other CA tasks.
• Assists the Senior Project Engineer on project related tasks.
• Serves as the mechanical lead on projects as directed by the Project Manager.
• Actively participates in the data center engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines).
• Supports and assists staff education, training, and development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess advanced knowledge of engineering practices, concepts, principles, codes, and standards in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.
• Able to conceptualize basic building systems within own discipline in entirety including interactions with varied disparate components.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, and related engineering systems.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Trace 700). Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (e.g. Pipe-Flo) and CFD software (e.g. Fluent, 6Sigma) preferred.
• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items to clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 4 years related industry experience required. Datacenter experience preferred.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license, or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

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 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.