Senior Mechanical Engineer

Stantec

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Stantec's Berkley, MI office leading mechanical design for various projects. Collaborating with teams and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeBerkley • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for projects of various complexity/size.
Evaluates, selects, specifies, and designs all mechanical engineered systems or products for a project and assuring work is reviewed for overall technical accuracy.
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 for 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.
Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
Assists with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
Attends project site meetings for information gathering and field observations.
Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.
Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized building mechanical elements.
Participates in constructability review.
Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical team.
Works on multiple projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requisite knowledge and application of the mechanical and/or plumbing codes, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and other building codes.
General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, means and methods, and industry standards.
Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others. Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Presentation and interview skills are preferred.
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Revit; Prefer experience with Newforma, Trane Trace, IESVE, and Bluebeam.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering is required.
Licensure is required.
Minimum of 10 years of buildings experience is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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

mechanical engineeringBIM technologiesproject document productioncalculationsmechanical systemsenergy codesASHRAE standardsquality assurancequality controlconstructability review

Soft Skills

project coordinationtime managementcollaborationcreative thinkingcritical thinkingcommunicationpresentation skillsinterview skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringLicensure