Mechanical Project Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Vacation days

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A global engineering firm seeks a Project Engineer for technical roles within data center projects. The ideal candidate has an accredited engineering degree, advanced engineering knowledge, and at least 4 years of related experience, preferably in datacenters. Responsibilities include developing system designs, preparing deliverables, and ensuring quality across engineering disciplines. The position supports professional growth in a rapidly evolving field and offers a competitive salary range between $100,000 and $155,500, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years related industry experience required.
• Datacenter experience preferred.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs.
• Delegates tasks to project designers.
• Prepares project deliverables per the client’s intent.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of mechanical equipment.
• Coordinates with all disciplines to integrate work.
• Follows quality management process and reviews deliverables.
• Attends project coordination meetings.

Skills

Strong communicator

Organization and time management

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Revit

Proficient in BIM 360

Proficient in Trace 700

Proficient in hydraulic modeling software

Proficient in CFD software

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

Pipe-Flo

Fluent

6Sigma

Job description

Your Opportunity

The MCF (Mission Critical Facilities) Project Engineer performs technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer. The role requires understanding and identifying project requirements and performing independent technical work within the engineer’s own discipline. The engineer provides guidance to designers on completion of duties, executes and ensures quality throughout the design process to meet client needs and expectations. This position offers an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects in the evolving data center industry. Aside from preferred locations listed, the 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.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – $100,000.00 – $145,000.00 annually

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas – $107,300.00 – $155,500.00 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).

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.