Plumbing Project Engineer-Mission Critical Facilities

Your Opportunity

The Plumbing Project Engineer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to Designers on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with limited supervision.

• Delegates tasks to project designers as appropriate.

• Prepares project deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports etc.) per the client’s intent and scope of work in Stantec's proposal.

• Performs the evaluation and selection of plumbing equipment.

• Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.

• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.

• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and punch lists, attends project coordination meetings, and performs other CA tasks.

• Assists the Senior Project Engineer on project related tasks.

• Serves as the plumbing lead on projects as directed by the Project Manager.

• Actively participates in the data center engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)

• Supports and assists staff education, training, and development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess advanced knowledge of engineering practices, concepts, principles, codes, and standards in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.

• Able to conceptualize basic building systems within own discipline in entirety including interactions with varied disparate components.

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, and related engineering systems.

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.

• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360).

• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items to clients, vendors, and co-workers.

• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum 7 years related industry experience required. Datacenter experience preferred.

• Registered professional engineer (PE) license, or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, 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. 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.

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 | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC-2357 Buildings-US North Central MCF
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/02/2026 09:02:06
Req ID: 1004460

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.