Hybrid Mechanical Engineer

at Stantec

• Job title: Mechanical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boise, United States

About the role

• Project Mechanical Engineer designing HVAC systems for new construction and renovation projects. Collaborating with team on innovative building designs, utilizing BIM technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of design colleagues to conceptualize and develop full documentation for new construction and renovation projects for multiple types of facilities.
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies in development of three-dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Participate in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners and contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client contact on projects to establish design criteria, review design progress as well as providing support through construction administration.
• Support the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Work on multiple projects.
• Conduct field surveys of existing conditions of building spaces.
• Prepare field reports and punch lists.
• Provide basic mentoring to junior staff.

Requirements

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of mechanical codes, energy codes, NFPA codes, ASHRAE standards, and other building codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Perform calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (IESVE for HVAC, Trane Trace, and/or HAP).
• Demonstrates technical writing ability to author a discipline specific Basis of Design.
• Development of project job specific discipline specifications independently from a company master specification.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.
• Ability to integrate design elements with architects and other building engineers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to take direction, follow process, and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Requires a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a mechanical emphasis.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the buildings design industry.
• Preferred candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer or is currently working toward professional licensure.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)