Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced engineer to join our Buildings team in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in mechanical systems design, supporting industrial projects such as Semiconductor Manufacturing and Data Centers. You will lead engineering efforts, oversee design processes, and mentor junior staff.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering, a Professional Engineers license, and over 10 years of relevant experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in industrial design.
• Current Professional Engineers license in the U.S.
• Experience as primary engineering interface with clients.

Responsibilities

• Support engineer design efforts for industrial projects.
• Lead a team of Engineers and Designers on multiple projects.
• Conduct engineering studies for technical clients.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Design

Technical Writing

Budget Tracking

Coordination with Disciplines

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

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.

Opportunity

You will be responsible for supporting the engineer design efforts with a specific focus on industrial projects such as Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Centers, and other Advanced Manufacturing projects. This role requires knowledge of Mechanical Systems and Design including heating/cooling loads calculations, HVAC equipment selection, heat recovery systems, air and water plant distribution systems, ventilation, and process exhaust systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge in scope definition, design schedule management, coordination with other disciplines, design document creation, and quality reviews
• Coordination with department heads for resource allocation
• Budget tracking throughout design
• RFP scope definition and resource estimation
• Preform engineering studies for highly technical clients whose details include but are not limited to phased system loading, payback analysis, and knowledge of industry trends
• Technical writing for engineering studies, Basis of Design documents, Sequence of Operations documents, and narratives for non-technical audiences explaining engineering concepts to facilitate decision-making
• Oversee load calculations, systems design, cross-discipline coordination, and signing and sealing of contract documents
• Leading a team of Engineers and Designers on multiple projects
• Mentoring junior engineers and participating in in-house continuing education programs

Capabilities and Credentials

• Technical writing experience and proficiency
• Experience in mechanical systems design
• Proficiency in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks (preferred)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 10+ years of engineering experience in industrial design and construction industry with a current Professional Engineers license in the U.S.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients. This could be either as a Project Manager or as the Engineering Lead

Work Environment

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.