Mechanical Engineer

Stantec•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Stantec is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its Buildings team in Houston, Texas. The role leads HVAC and mechanical engineering design across market sectors including Mission Critical, Science and Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Aviation, Healthcare, and Government facilities. It combines technical leadership and project management with client engagement and mentorship, supporting the delivery of innovative, efficient, and sustainable building solutions.

Requirements

Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, hydronic systems, steam systems, and mechanical building infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to lead mechanical engineering design efforts on complex multidisciplinary projects.
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and experience developing mechanical construction documents.
Experience with mechanical engineering analysis and energy modeling software, including Trane TRACE or IES Virtual Environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical codes, building standards, energy efficiency practices, and engineering design principles.
Experience preparing technical reports, engineering studies, specifications, and basis-of-design documentation.
Strong project management capabilities, including schedule development, budgeting, resource allocation, and client coordination.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Willingness to travel overnight for project-related activities approximately 10% of the time.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or architectural engineering from an accredited four-year university.
Minimum of 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in commercial building design and construction.
Minimum of 5 years of project management or engineering leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Texas PE licensure or eligibility to obtain Texas licensure.
Experience with Mission Critical, Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Science and Technology, or Healthcare projects.

Responsibilities

Lead HVAC system design, including airside, hydronic, and steam systems for complex building projects.
Perform and oversee heating and cooling load calculations, ventilation calculations, equipment sizing, and mechanical system selections.
Design air distribution systems, hydronic piping networks, and related mechanical infrastructure.
Develop mechanical engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents.
Prepare engineering studies, feasibility assessments, energy modeling analyses, payback evaluations, and basis-of-design narratives.
Use engineering design software to support mechanical system design and analysis.
Coordinate mechanical engineering activities with architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and civil disciplines.
Serve as a primary client contact and participate in project meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations.
Develop and manage engineering project schedules, budgets, staffing allocations, and mechanical engineering fees.
Support project management for multidisciplinary engineering projects, including resource planning and coordination with department leadership.
Review mechanical engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and code compliance.
Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with contractors.
Sign and seal engineering documents as appropriate under professional licensure requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and designers and contribute to technical training and professional development initiatives.