Mechanical Engineer - Healthcare Facilities Design - Honolulu, HI

Stantec•Honolulu, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Honolulu office is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Healthcare Facilities Design. In this role, you will apply building mechanical engineering principles, your superior client service skills, and project management best practices to deliver projects that meet project requirements, exceed client expectations, and meet project financial and other objectives. Working within our thriving buildings practice, you will contribute to project delivery standards and work processes, provide quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability, and collaboration with other disciplines. You’ll welcome opportunities and challenges within a project and bring consulting skills into each client interaction. You will add value while helping differentiate Stantec from other firms and position us as a top-tier design firm in the industry.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in project design within the healthcare sector
Proven track record of successfully leading complex healthcare projects with measurable outcomes
Fundamental knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including Hawaii building codes and regulations, IMC, IPC, NFPA, IBC, and ASHRAE, as well as LEED and green building requirements.
A commanding knowledge of technical issues supporting delivered design services.
Deep technical understanding and working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC and Plumbing.
Fundamental understanding of NFPA 99, ASHRAE 170, and the FGI Guidelines as they specifically apply to Hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings.
Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to develop concepts and ideas and evolve them into project deliverables.
Familiarity with and ability to produce project-related documents and documentation standards required of a Project leader.
strong verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills.
Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and experience to identify and manage items of risk that may occur on projects.
Knowledge and experience to identify and manage potential unanticipated scope.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex healthcare engineering challenges and clearly communicate technical solutions to clients, architects, and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
A passion for mentoring and developing engineering talent within the organization.
Passion for engineering innovation and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Advanced proficiency with Revit for healthcare mechanical design, including BIM coordination and integration with load calculation tools (e.g., IES VE).
Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or demonstrated skills.
Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Lean Construction and IPD projects is a plus.
Knowledge and experience with the design guidelines and standards of lead healthcare clients such as Kaiser Permanente, Queens MC, etc., is a plus.
Project Management Professional certification, LEED AP credential, ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) certification, and familiarity with various construction delivery processes, such as Design-Build and Design Assist, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the planning, design, and documentation of mechanical systems for healthcare facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems, while coordinating production resources and delegating effectively to project teams.
Work collaboratively with project leaders, architects, design partners, peers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and success metrics, and develop innovative and practical solutions, and meet the project's conditions of satisfaction.
Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, providing guidance on design principles, best practices, and project execution
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing project outcomes and implementing best practices
Establish strong relationships with healthcare providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure design alignment with project objectives
Engage with external partners, including vendors and regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance and integration of project design.
Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure project requirements are met.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess project variables and develop reliable design solutions.
Prepare detailed design documents, specifications, and reports.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Ensure compliance with healthcare design standards and regulations.
Participate in/lead project meetings and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Actively contribute to the overall technical growth of the mechanical team.
Applies strong mechanical engineering skills, experience, and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design for building projects.
Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business.
Proactively pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in-house and external training.
Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Mechanical Engineering and AEC overall, disseminate such knowledge to staff and firm, and integrate it into existing processes and standards.
Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, and partner firms in the local and regional A/E industry.