Senior Associate, Healthcare Mechanical Engineer

Stantec

Senior Associate leading healthcare mechanical engineering projects at Stantec. Focus on mentorship, business development, and innovative design solutions across Northern California.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,800 - $176,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This role is ideal for a healthcare mechanical leader who wants to move beyond project execution and actively shape a growing healthcare practice—building trusted client relationships, influencing strategy, mentoring teams, and delivering technically excellent projects that improve patient outcomes.
As a Senior Associate, you will be a visible leader and trusted advisor within Stantec’s Healthcare practice.
You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, guide clients through complex regulatory environments, and help grow Stantec’s healthcare presence in Northern California and the US West.
You will balance hands-on project leadership with business development, mentorship, and technical stewardship—playing a key role in differentiating Stantec as an innovative and reliable healthcare design partner.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in delivering mechanical engineering designs within the healthcare sector, with a proven track record of successful project delivery
Proven success leading complex healthcare projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build consensus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project aspects, assess variables, and develop reliable design solutions independently.
Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse group of engineers.
Proactive mindset with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture
Passion for enhancing healthcare delivery, creating healing environments, and driving innovative engineering solutions.
Strong understanding and application of project management principles.
Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including California building codes, OSHPD regulations, IMC, IPC, NFPA, IBC, and ASHRAE requirements.
Strong knowledge of NFPA 99, ASHRAE 170, and the FGI Guidelines as they specifically apply to Hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings.
Exceptional technical understanding and working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC and Plumbing.
Ability to develop concepts and ideas and evolve them into coordinated project deliverables.
Experience identifying and managing project risks and potential scope changes.
Functional knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringproject managementHVAC systemsplumbing systemsdesign solutionsrisk managementbuilding codesregulatory complianceBIM workflowsRevit

Soft Skills

leadershipteam buildingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingmentorshipcollaborationinfluenceproactive mindset