Mechanical Engineer

Stantec

Project Mechanical Engineer focusing on HVAC design within a collaborative team environment at Stantec. Engage in new construction and renovation projects across various facility types in the buildings design industry.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeWashington • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,300 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with a team of design colleagues to conceptualize and develop full documentation for new construction and renovation projects for multiple types of facilities such as: healthcare, industrial, commercial offices, higher education, research laboratories or similar applications.
Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer mechanical HVAC systems for a project.
Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems.
Prepare and revise documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
Participate in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
Participate in client contact on projects to establish design criteria, review design progress as well as providing support through construction administration.
Support the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
Work on multiple projects.
Conduct field surveys of existing conditions of building spaces.
Prepare field reports and punch lists.
Provide basic mentoring to junior staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of mechanical codes, energy codes, NFPA codes, ASHRAE standards, and other building codes.
Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (IESVE for HVAC, Trane Trace, and/or HAP).
Demonstrates technical writing ability to author a discipline specific Basis of Design.
Development of project job specific discipline specifications independently from a company master specification.
Thorough understanding of HVAC concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.
Ability to integrate design elements with architects and other building engineers.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Ability to take direction, follow process, and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Requires a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with Newforma and COMcheck.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the buildings design industry.
Preferred candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer or is currently working toward professional licensure.
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVAC systemsBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)mechanical codesenergy codesNFPA codesASHRAE standardstechnical writingproject document productioncalculations using IESVE, Trane Trace, HAPmechanical systems

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillstime managementcollaborationcreative thinkingcritical thinkingmentoringattention to detailability to take directionability to accept feedback

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Architectural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseLEED Green AssociateLEED AP