Mechanical Engineer - Federal

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach help us create buildings that matter to our world. Your Opportunity Mechanical Designer – Federal. Draws on strong buildings engineering knowledge and industry experience to consistently produce project deliverables that meet project requirements and client expectations. Work consists of advanced mechanical design for the built environment including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and the use of digital practice technology such as Revit and other mechanical engineering applications. Your Key Responsibilities With limited direction from the Project Manager or Project Engineer, design mechanical and plumbing systems for the built environment. Collaborate with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team. Support project requirements including basis‑of‑design narratives, opinions‑of‑probable‑costs estimates, drawing documentation, systems design and technical specifications. Research, prepare, and present mechanical system options and communicate associated impacts to the overall project goals to the internal design team. Prepare required calculations to meet project requirements for review by the project manager or senior engineer. Use IES software to produce building loads and heating and cooling block loads. Handle development of design and document preparation in written and computer‑aided design formats and ensure that contract documents are delivered in a timely fashion while meeting required codes and quality assurance standards. Participate in design conflict resolution, provide recommendations to address issues and add value. Assist in field investigations and analyze existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions. Assist system studies such as Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Actively participate in the development of design staff through project work and serve as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior design staff. Review drawings and research code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations. Attend project design coordination meetings with other disciplines, clients and stakeholders. Compile energy modeling results and subsequent impacts to the proposed mechanical systems for evaluation by the Project Manager. Provide construction administration support such as reviewing contractor RFIs, issuing field directives, performing construction observation and punch lists, reviewing contractor change requests. Maintain and expand current knowledge of technologies, trends and markets that apply to the applicable project types and continually strengthen skills. Actively participate in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support studio and firm‑wide goals. Your Capabilities and Credentials Working knowledge of buildings mechanical engineering, including HVAC, piping, plumbing and controls. Ability to prepare and review detailed drawings with minimal supervision. Ability to integrate design elements with architectural, civil, structural, ICT, electrical and other disciplines to deliver a coordinated, constructible design. Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including UFC, IMC, UMC, IPC, UPC, NFPA, IBC and ASHRAE, as well as LEED and green building requirements. Ability to apply logic, reasoning and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into deliverables. Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles. Knowledge of specialty engineering applications. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively support technical project consultation with key clients and stakeholders. Working knowledge of Building Information Modeling software; in particular, Revit and AutoCAD. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Prefer experience with Newforma, Trane Trace, IES, Bluebeam. Valid driver’s license and a clean MVR. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred. 4+ years of related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated skills. Auxiliary Qualifications Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles. LEED Green Associate or LEED AP. WELL certification. Licensed Professional Engineer. Office Location and Schedule Seattle, Lynnwood, WA or San Diego, CA. Pay Range Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas: $91,200.00 – $132,300.00 annually. Pay Transparency In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary 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 and paid family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year and accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, with paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Primary Location United States | WA | Seattle Other Locations United States | WA | Lynnwood Organization 2048 Buildings-US Northwest-Seattle WA Employee Status Regular Business Justification New Position Travel No Schedule Full time EEO Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stantec