Mechanical Engineer - Facilities Design

Mechanical Engineer

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.

With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.

Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Location - Austin, TX | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Minneapolis, MN | Muscatine, IA

Job Type – Hybrid

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with facility design experience to join one of our offices.

This position is for a candidate with 8-15 years of experience performing functions which require the application of standard mechanical engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in performing a sequence of related engineering tasks. You will work as a design engineer or discipline lead depending on the size and complexity of the project with mentoring opportunities for building project management skills and capabilities on a variety of projects. You must have experience in state or federal building design, university central plants, industrial facilities, mission critical facilities, or related fields. Work is expected to include new building design, existing building retrofits and upgrades (such as HVAC or plumbing systems), industrial/process facilities, and other energy infrastructure projects. The projects will vary in size and location.

The Mechanical Engineer role is responsible for determining the technical approach, validating the design criteria, directing more junior staff, and performing detailed design tasks such as calculations, specifications, and drawing preparation. You will be expected to perform design duties with minimal supervision and have the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. Ideally, we would like you to have some experience developing HVAC load calculations, energy modeling, HVAC system selection, and equipment sizing. Background in Building Information Modeling (BIM), commissioning, energy audits, and utility master plans are a plus. Candidates should have some experience in applying mechanical engineering concepts, application and adherence to national codes, and means and methods for building design and construction.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serves as a technical liaison with clients on project efforts and coordinates technical efforts within discipline areas. Participate in mechanical design development from conceptual design through detailed design, this includes coordinating with other team or project members including other disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, civil, and I&C)
• Support preparation of engineering and cost estimating reports through collection and analysis of data
• Prepare and check design computations for system design, equipment and pipe sizing, and determining conditions of service
• Assist in the preparation of technical specifications for equipment and material
• Lead and mentor our 2D/3D designers and less experienced engineers to develop designs and prepare drawings for project
• Work with design and equipment sizing software to prepare engineering and design documents
• Perform or assist with occasional field or site visits for observations, data collection, and documentation efforts for clients and/or project needs
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction events
• Other related duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Project Manager

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited four-year college
• 8+ years of relevant facility design experience
• Possess PE, or able to obtain PE within 1 year

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing HVAC systems, plumbing systems, central utility plants, and mechanical distribution systems
• Experience using Trane Trace, Revit, Pipe-Flo, COMcheck, and/or BLCC software
• LEED AP BD+C credential and/or GBI Guiding Principles Compliance Professional

$107,300 - $139,475 a year (Salary range for CO, IL, or MN locations) Stanley Consultants is committed to maintaining transparency in our hiring process, including providing information about compensation. The starting salary for the successful candidate in this position is competitive and will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications and experience, geographic location, internal equity, company policy and practices. In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are disclosed for positions and locations where required.

Work-Life Balance We realize there's more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.

What we offer:

Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.

Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.

Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.

Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.

Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.

Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.