Mechanical Engineer

Stantec

Mechanical Engineer leading design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for projects in North America. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineers in training.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeChicago • California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,100 - $189,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for various projects from preliminary design through bid and construction phases.
Develop basis of design reports (BODR) and technical memorandums for small-to-medium size projects, setting criteria for following design stages.
Develop design documents including drawings, specifications, and opinion of probable construction costs (OPCC).
Respond to RFIs, review submittals and shop drawings, and attend construction site visits for design compliance.
Develop HVAC calculations including building cooling and heating load calculations, air distribution system sizing, and hydronic distribution system sizing.
Develop Plumbing calculations including domestic water, sanitary waste, and storm water systems sizing.
Apply design codes and standards based on the project needs.
Coordinate design with other design disciplines throughout the life of a project.
Assist with mentoring engineers in training (EIT) to develop and strengthen their skills and technical abilities.
Travel to job sites in your state of residence and other states (5%)

Requirements

What you’ll need

In-depth understanding of HVAC engineering fundamentals such as psychrometric chart, refrigeration cycle and heat transfer.
Experience in designing HVAC and Plumbing systems. Fire Protection design is a plus.
Strong familiarity with design codes and standards of practice.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong understanding of all phases of project deliverables.
Ability to lead one or more projects simultaneously.
Experience with HVAC load calculation software – HAP or Trace.
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). NCEES record ready to obtain Professional Engineering licensure in multiple states.
Minimum of 7 years of experience

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
Employees will be eligible to 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 designPlumbing designFire Protection designHVAC calculationsPlumbing calculationsdesign codestechnical memorandumsconstruction cost estimationproject deliverablesmentoring engineers

Soft Skills

communication skillsleadershiporganizational skillsmentoringproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)