Mechanical Designer
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Stantec offers a hybrid home/office work environment, and expects team members in one of our Puget Sound offices at least 2 days a week or more for all-staff meetings, project-related team work sessions, client meetings, and employee engagement functions etc.
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 or Project Manager.
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. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards / practices.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
- Performs Revit and/or AutoCAD design for the mechanical and plumbing disciplines.
- Under the direction and mentorship of a senior engineer/designer, performs the following:
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- Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project.
- Performs field work and provides field observation reports.
- Performs basic calculations to analyze and design individual building mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
- Performs other miscellaneous engineering tasks as required for the completion of projects.
- Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project.
- Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
- Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
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.
- 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
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with Newforma, Trane Trace & IES.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering
- Industry-specific co-op/Internship experience preferred.
- EIT / FE certification 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.
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