Mechanical Engineer - Federal

Mechanical Designer - FederalStantec's Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. Our Federal Buildings sector group is seeking qualified candidates to support our growing practice. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future. Join us to bring transformational building solutions to life.Your Opportunity Mechanical Designer - Federal draws on strong buildings engineering knowledge and industry experience to consistently produce project deliverables that meet project requirements and project manager and client expectations. Work consists of advanced mechanical design for the built environment including but not limited to HVAC, piping and plumbing, and the use of digital practice technology such as Revit as well as mechanical engineering specific computer applications.Your Key Responsibilities:With limited direction from the Project Manager or Project Engineer, designs mechanical and plumbing systems for the built environment.Collaborate with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.Supports project requirements including basis-of-design narratives, opinions-of-probable-costs estimates, drawing documentation, systems design and technical specifications.Research, prepares, and presents mechanical system options and clear communication of associated impacts to the overall project goals to internal design team.Prepares required calculations to meet project requirements for review by project manager or senior engineer.Use IES software to produce building loads and heating and cooling block loads.Handles development of design and document preparation in written and computer-aided design formats and ensures that contract documents are delivered in a timely fashion while meeting required codes and quality assurance standards.Participate in design conflicts resolution and questions and provides recommendations to address issues and add value.Assists in field investigations and analyzes existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.Assist system studies such as Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis.Actively participates in the development of design staff through work on projects as well as serving as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior design staff.Reviews drawings and researches code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations.Attends project design coordination meetings with other disciplines, clients and stakeholders.Compile energy modeling results and subsequent impacts to the proposed mechanical systems to evaluation by Project Manager.Provides construction administration support such as reviewing contractor RFI's, issuing field directives, performs construction observation and punch lists, reviews contractor change requests.Maintains and expands current knowledge of technologies, trends and the markets in which we work as they apply to the applicable project types and continually strengthens skills.Actively participates in meetings, initiatives, and projects that support studio and firm-wide goals.Your Capabilities and Credentials:Working knowledge for buildings mechanical engineering, including but not limited to 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 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 within projects.Knowledge of specialty engineering applications.Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively support technical project consultation with key clients and project 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 MVREducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in related field is preferredLicensed Professional Engineer is preferred4+ years of related professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated skills.Auxiliary Qualifications:Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.LEED Green Associate or LEED APWELL certifiedLicensed Profession EngineerOffice Location and Schedule:This position exists at the following Stantec locations, Seattle, Lynnwood, WA, or San Diego, CA. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.Pay Range: Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$91,200.00 - $132,300.00 AnnuallyBenefits 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. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, 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.Primary Location: United States | WA | SeattleOther Locations: United States | WA | LynnwoodOrganization: 2048 Buildings-US Northwest-Seattle WAEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, 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.