Mechanical Engineer

Stantec•Albuquerque, NM

14d

About The Position

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity Our Buildings team is looking for a Mechanical Engineer. You will work on smaller projects, and as a team member of larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager. You will assist in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) building systems for projects verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal engineering standards / practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include Revit modeling, preparing design drawings, performing system calculations, ductwork design, piping design, specifying equipment, field survey work, and construction administration.

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.
Licensed Professional Engineer or is currently working toward professional licensure.

Nice To Haves

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

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 such as advanced technologies, industrial, healthcare, mission critical, higher education, research laboratories or similar applications.
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, owner and contractor, 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 mentoring to junior staff.