Mechanical Team Leader

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid family leave

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Texas is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) to manage complex projects from inception to execution. This role involves leading design efforts, collaborating with teams, evaluating mechanical systems, and ensuring quality assurance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 15 years of experience, and proficiency in relevant software. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 15 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering required.
• Professional Engineering license is preferred.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects from conception to development.
• Collaborate with design teams on multiple construction projects.
• Evaluate and specify mechanical systems for projects.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical codes

Understanding of mechanical systems

Technical writing ability

Project team collaboration

Calculations using software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Trane Trace

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an opportunity for a Lead Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) to join our team in Plano. Your role as a contributor on our professional consulting team is to work on projects of high complexity and serve as a leader of a team or project through all phases of a project lifecycle.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects with a team of design colleagues to conceptualize and develop full documentation for new construction and renovation projects for multiple types of facilities such as healthcare, commercial offices, higher education, research laboratory or similar applications.

• Participate in client meetings on projects to establish design criteria, review design progress as well as supporting through construction administration.

• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all mechanical engineered systems or products for a project.

• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems and provides markups and direction for production support (junior engineers/ designers).

• Prepares and revises documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.

• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.

• Supports the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.

• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical group.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Group Leader and/or Engineering Discipline Leader such as supporting new project proposals by developing scope, design budgets and design approach for potential projects.

• Conduct field surveys of existing conditions of building spaces.

• Prepares field reports and punch lists.

• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff; develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentoring to strengthen technical abilities.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of the mechanical and/or plumbing codes, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and other building codes.

• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (Trane Trace).

• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Demonstrates technical writing ability to author a discipline specific Basis of Design.

• Development of project job specific discipline specifications independently from a company master specification.

• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with Newforma and Trane Trace.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors' degree in related field plus 15 years in related professional experience required; or equivalent combination of

• Professional Engineering license preferred.

• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

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.

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.