Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer  

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.  

Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end-to-end projects for our clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation.  Our team of 100+ brings expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, ICT, electrical and sustainability engineering to local & international projects.

We are proud to put user needs at the centre of design, efficiently delivering client & community outcomes.  We are pleased to be growing our team, providing building services mechanical engineering capability across technical projects in the built environment. 

The opportunity  

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our high performing team.  This role requires experience in key focus areas such as healthcare, laboratory, mission-critical facilities, community and education facilities.  A broad understanding of project lifecycles, asset management and the role of engineering design in delivering built environment solutions will be beneficial.

You will represent the company externally to our clients and play an active role in building and managing relationships, whilst reinforcing cultural behaviours across the Mechanical Team and the New Zealand Buildings Group. You will enjoy a diverse position and will need to have the ability to multitask and share your time between project delivery, business development and section performance. 

You will demonstrate five years plus experience operating across a variety of client and project scales in New Zealand.  The ability to contribute to a broad range of project types at a senior technical level will be required. 

You will be involved with providing support and mentorship to Project Engineers providing delivery focus and achievement of technical excellence while keeping on track with quality, schedule, and budget.

Day to day tasks would involve: 

·        Lead and contribute to the delivery of mechanical building services projects across sectors including health, data centres, education, industrial, and infrastructure.

·        Provide technical guidance and support to project engineers, helping ensure quality, coordination, programme, and budget outcomes are achieved.

·        Oversee design, documentation, project review, and construction-phase support in collaboration with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.

·        Build trusted client relationships by understanding project needs and providing practical, future-focused engineering solutions.

·        Mentor and support team members, sharing your technical knowledge and helping foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

·        Contribute to the ongoing development of Stantec’s engineering systems, standards, and quality processes.

·        Play an active role in strengthening team culture, supporting knowledge-sharing, professional development, and positive project outcomes.

About you:

• Previous experience in a Consulting environment within the Building services industry 
• Knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards 
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and ideally a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in the engineering industry or consulting.
• Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities
• Ability to multitask between project involvement and section performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working towards being a Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent) and/or Producer Statement Author would be favourable, but not essential.

What we offer  

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We’re proud to offer many supportive benefits, including: 

Professional development and support 

• Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing 

• Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities 

• Professional memberships 

• Service recognition awards 

• Mentorship 

Wellbeing and connection opportunities 

• Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance 

• Employee assistance program 

• Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience 

• Office Social Club and events 

About us 

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.  

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. 

Applications close Monday 26th October 2026 (Will be reviewing CVs as they come in)

No Agency CVs will be accepted