Senior Mechanical Engineer

Stantec

Senior Mechanical Engineer designing complex mechanical systems to enhance quality of life with Stantec. Leading multi-disciplinary projects in Washington, DC with a focus on sustainable design.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,400 - $189,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and prepare schematic design, design development, and construction documents
Design mechanical systems including heating, cooling, heat rejection, air distribution, ventilation, air conditioning, building automation and controls
Incorporate sustainable design methods in buildings and prepare green rating system documentation
Assist in spatial coordination with architecture and other engineering systems
Deliver projects across multiple delivery models, including design/bid/build, design assist, design build
Process contractor submittals, RFIs
Perform on site condition surveys
Produce quality work
Provide mentoring and direction to junior members of the project team or engineering discipline
Use technology and methodologies to create innovative approaches to building design
Consistently strive to improve technical quality of work product by keeping abreast of new technologies, changes in building codes, and advances in the industry
Work collaboratively in a cross-discipline environment to produce integrated project documents, and insure integrated design approaches & solutions
Assist in the procurement of high-quality work; including marketing / proposal efforts and project interviews
Manage multi-disciplinary teams on projects related to Government, Healthcare, Higher Education and Science & Technology
Maintain strong client relations as it pertains to project delivery and repeat business
Perform and maintain thorough QA/QC on all phases of projects
Participates in recruiting efforts across the firm

Requirements

What you’ll need

LEED AP BD+C preferred
Evidence of public recognition of expertise preferred (e.g. articles, conference papers, ASHRAE committee membership, or speaking engagements)
Familiarity with BIM
Maintain technical competence by staying current on appropriate codes and technologies
Proficient in the use of state-of-the-art tools for engineering design and documentation, including Revit
Thorough understanding of the engineering systems within a specific discipline
Thorough understanding of advanced engineering principles and calculations
General understanding of engineering principles and systems within other disciplines
Monitors & manages project budgets to ensure cost effective delivery
Expertise in area of concentration
Effective communication skills (written and oral).
Demonstrated thoroughness in design coordination and contract document development in area of concentration
Demonstrated record of consistent quality work
Able to work with little or no supervision
Ability to lead others and foster teamwork
Business development capabilities, commercial/financial awareness
Project management and supervisor experience preferred
Demonstrated knowledge in sustainable building design.
Professional Degree in Engineering required from an accredited four-year university
P.E. License required
15+ years of experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical systems designsustainable design methodsbuilding automationBIMRevitengineering principlesengineering calculationsQA/QCproject managementdesign coordination

Soft Skills

effective communicationmentoringteam leadershipcollaborationclient relationsbusiness developmentattention to detailindependenceproblem-solvingorganizational skills

Certifications

LEED AP BD+CP.E. LicenseProfessional Degree in Engineering