Senior Mechanical Designer

Stantec; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer in Austin to lead drafting and design for complex, multidisciplinary building projects. You will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors, driving BIM coordination and constructability reviews from schematic design through construction.

The role requires expert Revit skills, strong knowledge of mechanical systems, and proven leadership in BIM-driven design.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of progressive mechanical design experience.
• Experience leading BIM efforts on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and codes.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage mechanical drafting and design for multiple large-scale projects.
• Lead groups of designers on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate mechanical design activities across multiple buildings on site-based projects.
• Prepare preliminary mechanical system layouts for engineering review.
• Develop BIM coordination and ensure model integrity across disciplines.
• Publish coordinated models for issued-for-construction handoff.

Skills

Revit expertise

BIM coordination

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revizto

Autodesk Forma

COBie

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

Stantec's Buildings team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer to support the design and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary building projects. This role is ideal for an experienced mechanical designer who combines strong technical expertise with advanced BIM capabilities, project leadership, and a solid understanding of constructability.

You will independently lead mechanical design efforts, coordinate closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors, and provide technical guidance to other designers while supporting projects from early design through construction.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage mechanical drafting and design efforts for multiple large-scale projects with minimal supervision.
• Lead groups of designers on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage priorities and workload effectively to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Coordinate mechanical design activities across multiple buildings on large site-based projects.
• Share best practices and provide technical guidance to mechanical design staff.
• Prepare preliminary mechanical system layouts for engineering review.
• Perform fundamental engineering calculations, including pressure drop, air changes per hour, and pump head calculations.
• Create and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Develop flow schematics based on prior design experience for use by junior designers.
• Develop spatial requirements for mechanical rooms, mechanical yards, and central plants during schematic design.
• Coordinate mechanical equipment placement, connection points, maintenance clearances, positioning, and customization requirements.
• Propose practical design solutions to architects, engineers, and other MEP disciplines.
• Apply applicable local, national, and international mechanical codes throughout the design process.
• Lead high-level BIM coordination efforts for multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop mechanical models in Revit and publish coordinated models to cloud-based collaboration platforms.
• Perform clash detection and resolve coordination issues to project-specified tolerances, including zero-tolerance requirements when applicable.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts early through model coordination and constructability reviews.
• Develop coordinated, constructible models suitable for issued-for-construction handoff.
• Navigate and implement client-specific BIM standards and requirements.
• Organize and maintain BIM-related project documentation.
• Create project-specific Revit content, including smart schedules, families, and components.
• Coordinate with vendors on large equipment selections and mechanical room development.
• Support construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews.
• Communicate mechanical design intent to clients and coordinate solutions with mechanical contractors during construction administration.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revizto, and other BIM applications.
• Ability to serve as a technical resource for BIM-related questions, workflows, and troubleshooting.
• Firsthand experience serving as a project administrator in Autodesk Forma.
• Familiarity with COBie requirements.
• Experience working on complex projects involving more than 20 Revit links.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical building systems, equipment, and applicable mechanical codes.
• Strong understanding of constructability priorities and multidisciplinary coordination sequencing.
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar mechanical systems and project requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong BIM software troubleshooting capabilities.
• Demonstrated initiative, commitment to excellence, and desire to expand technical knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Education and Experience

• Eight or more years of progressive mechanical design experience, including experience at the senior designer level.
• Demonstrated experience leading mechanical design and BIM efforts on large-scale projects.
• Experience across multiple market sectors.
• Experience supporting projects from schematic design through construction documentation and construction administration.
• Technical degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and relevant mechanical design experience preferred.

Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin

Organization: BC-4010 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Austin BE

Employee Status: Regular

Management Level: Individual contributor

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

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.