Mechanical Project Engineer

Stantec Inc. • Chicago, IL

35d

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. The Project Engineer performs technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer, technical authority and/or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one's own discipline. Provides guidance to Designers on completion of duties.

Requirements

• Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines.
• Able to conceptualize basic building systems within own discipline in entirety including interactions with varied disparate components.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, related engineering systems, and building codes.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. CAD and Revit).
• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items to clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.
• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 4 years related industry experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Registered professional engineer (PE) license, or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision
• Prepares project deliverables per the client's intent and scope of work in Stantec 's proposal.
• Follows Stantec's quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer;
• May provide QC review and approves small-scale projects as requested by the technical authority.
• Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)
• Performs duties to assist the project manager as follows: - Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
• Fully understands and advises clients of Stantec's service offerings.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees