Mechanical Engineer In Training
The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?
Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!
Your Opportunity
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.
Your Key Responsibilities
As the successful candidate, your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Work in a general capacity with technical knowledge of building science and building mechanical systems.
- Develop designs for various types of buildings including hospitals, university buildings, sports facilities, industrial facilities, public infrastructure buildings, etc.
- Prepare contract drawings, schematics, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.
- Work with a team to produce aspects of mechanical design and drawings in REVIT, as well as in AutoCAD.
- Perform calculations and modelling, having major impact on design decisions related to building mechanical systems including HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems across Canada.
- Review shop drawings and other contractor submittals for compliance with construction documents.
- Perform field surveys for drawing development, site reviews and as-built drawings.
- Communicate with other team members and other engineering disciplines to complete projects
- An extensive training and mentorship program is available
- There is a great diversity of assigned work, including technical writing, modelling, optimization calculations, equipment selection, exposure to construction sites.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word and Excel)
- Design experience using AutoCAD 2020, or a more recent version, and Revit experience is a definite asset.
- Effective communication skills are essential, including interpersonal and verbal abilities within a multi-discipline team environment.
- Prior experience in the construction industry would be an asset. - Knowledge or familiarity with National and Alberta Building Codes, plumbing codes, fire codes, energy codes would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge or familiarity with LEED standards, ASHRAE, ASPE and NFPA would be considered an asset.
- Self-motivated and self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- Eager to learn with strong listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be well organized to be able to prioritize multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Registered as an Engineer in Training
- Interest/experience in the application of green engineering principles; LEED AP certification is a definite asset
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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.