Senior Mechanical Engineer
Stantec
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boise • Idaho • United States
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About the role
- Lead HVAC design for complex building systems, overseeing airside, hydronic, and steam systems from concept through construction documents
- Perform load calculations, system sizing, engineering analyses, and coordinate technical program requirements
- Conduct engineering studies for sophisticated clients, including lifecycle cost and payback analyses, evaluation of industry trends, and assessment of local contractor/maintenance practices
- Prepare high-quality technical documents, including Basis of Design reports, engineering narratives, and written explanations for non-technical stakeholders to support informed decision-making
- Sign and seal mechanical engineering drawings and specifications
- Serve as Project Manager or engineering lead for mechanical-prime projects, providing direct client interface and managing project execution
- Develop project schedules, manage and track progress, and ensure on-time delivery of engineering deliverables
- Prepare and manage mechanical engineering fees and resource plans
- Work closely with MEP department heads to allocate staffing and technical resources
- Monitor budgets throughout the design process and ensure alignment with project financial goals
- Collaborate closely with architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and plumbing teams to ensure fully coordinated design solutions
- Support field questions, contractor coordination, and construction administration activities as needed
- Provide continuous mentorship to junior engineers and designers
- Deliver presentations and contribute to in-house continuing education programs.
Requirements
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States
- Proven technical writing skills and strong communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
- Experience with Revit 2016 or newer (at least 25% of work hours in production)
- Experience with Trane TRACE or IES VE energy modeling software
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%, including overnight trips
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering from an accredited four-year university
- 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in commercial building design and construction
- Minimum 5 years serving as the primary engineering interface with clients (either as PM or engineering lead)
- Minimum 5 years of project management and client-facing experience
Benefits
- Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
- 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
- paid family leave
- ten paid holidays in each calendar year
- accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
- eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
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Hard Skills & Tools
HVAC designload calculationssystem sizingengineering analysestechnical writingproject managementenergy modelingmechanical engineeringconstruction documentsclient interface
Soft Skills
communicationmentorshipcollaborationpresentation skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in architectural engineering