Mechanical Designer

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 to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

As a Mechanical Designer you will work with guidance and direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes, engineering standards and practices. Stantec currently has buildings engineering teams serving Western Pennsylvania located in Pittsburgh, PA and in Butler, PA, and in Cleveland, Ohio. We are looking to expand our staff by hiring a Mechanical Designer to be part of the team. If you are interested in working on sustainable, integrated building solutions, then joining Stantec could be your most re warding move.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.

• Performs Revit design for the mechanical discipline using knowledge of fundamental mechanical engineering concepts.

• Works with architectural, interior designers, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.

• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer.

• Performs basic calculations to analyze and design individual building mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.

• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.

• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of Revit and AutoCad, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Thorough understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.

• Basic understanding in the design of mechanical systems for buildings (HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection) preferably in healthcare, commercial or educational facilities.

• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.

• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers.

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with Newforma, Trane Trace & eQuest.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering

• Coop/Internship experience preferred.

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.

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 MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$69,800.00 - $97,700.00 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 | NY | Rochester
Organization: 1915 Buildings-US Northeast Engineering-Rochester NY
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/09/2026 02:09:33
Req ID: 1007680

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.