Mechanical Senior Project Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,800 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading design consultancy based in Chicago is looking for a Senior Project Engineer in Mechanical. You will guide the technical design of innovative data center projects and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mission critical design and possess a professional engineering license. The role includes managing technical processes, maintaining strong client relationships, and leading project discussions. The position is full-time with a salary range of $117,800 to $176,800 annually depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years related industry experience preferred.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license required.
• Mission critical/data center experience required.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical design of data center projects as subject matter expert.
• Manage technical project process and scope of work.
• Build and maintain strong client relations and adapt design requirements.

Skills

Mission critical/data center design concepts

Strong problem-solving skills

Strong communicator

Proficient in Autodesk

Knowledge of construction process

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Tools

BIM 360

Revit

Trace 700

Hydraulic modeling software

CFD software

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) Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical guides the technical design of our data center projects as subject matter expert, mentor, and resource to the technical team. Position delegates, leads, and directs work of Project Engineers and Designers. Role will conceptualize, execute, and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations. The Senior Project Engineer will also have Supervisor and Mentor responsibilities for junior staff and be a resource to other project engineers. 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

• Assists the business development team in new project pursuits by providing input on RFPs/RFQs and participates in project interviews and presentations.
• Manages technical project process and scope of work within own discipline; reviews and tracks scope, schedule, and budgeted hours; finds and resolves all inconsistencies with project manager.
• Delegates tasks to project engineers and designers within own discipline as appropriate.
• Follows quality management process; conducts project reviews and approvals before all QA/QC reviews done by the technical authority.
• Builds and maintains strong client relations; able to understand and articulate project and design requirements, progress, challenges, and troubleshooting to clients and technical staff.
• Leads technical discussions and mechanical workgroups with project stakeholders as their trusted advisor, identifies key requirements, and adapts design accordingly to meet the project objectives.
• Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
• Acts as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supports and assists staff education, training, and development.
• Actively participates in the data center engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge, stay up-to-date with new and upcoming requirements and technologies, and strives for professional growth (e.g., attends meetings / seminars / conferences and/or writes articles for trade magazines).
• Identifies opportunities to improve and standardize project deliverables (details, specifications etc.) across Stantec MCF business centers.
• Contributes to development of design guides, technical memos, calculation templates etc. as they pertain to data center design.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Extensive experience in mission critical/data center design concepts.
• Experience working on large scale projects with varied stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices, concepts, principles, codes, and standards in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to conceptualize and develop solutions for multifaceted systems and interactions with varied disparate components.
• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co-workers, and technical teams (e.g., work plan, statement of work, and 2-way communication).
• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Proficient in applicable software (Autodesk, BIM 360, Revit, Trace 700). Working knowledge or proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (e.g., Pipe‑Flo) and CFD software (e.g., Fluent, 6Sigma) preferred.
• Knowledge of the construction process and interaction with design.
• Equipped to analyze, problem solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative.
• Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer’s discipline.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 10 years related industry experience preferred.
• Mission critical / data center experience required.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license or other professional certification based on expertise required.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually.

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 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).

Primary Location

United States | IL | Chicago

Organization

BC-2357 Buildings-US North Central MCF

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

23/02/2026 07:02:32

Req ID

1004483

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.