Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Senior Mechanical Building Designer draws on strong buildings engineering knowledge, performance base design approach, and industry experience to consistently produce project deliverables that meet project requirements, project manager and client expectations. Mechanical systems include but are not limited to HVAC, piping, plumbing, and medical gas systems.

Your Key Responsibilities Successfully manages projects and tasks of a scope, complexity and revenue budget appropriate to experience. Develops resilient and sustainable design systems for healing environments from concept phase through to post occupancy. Applies strong mechanical engineering skills and knowledge to produce accurate and timely deliverables. Develops and prepares design documentation in written and computer-aided design formats to meet project and client requirements. Prepares required calculations to meet project requirements. Prepares or assists in the preparation of opinions of probable costs. Shares knowledge with more junior designers by serving as a trainer and resource. Collaborates with project managers, engineers, and other team members as part of a coordinated design team. Develops efficient and accurate solutions to design problems. Researches, prepares, and presents coordinated design options. Prepares key project deliverables for clients identifying the value and impact of sustainable design outcomes and strategically advising on appropriate design direction. This will include thinking critically about the platform (physical or digital) and form (written, graphical, or digital) of each of these deliverables and having the opportunity to develop the right communication strategy for the client or the project. Reviews drawings and research code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations. Often interacts with clients and project stakeholders. Communicates with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs. Provides input on the creation and editing of technical specifications. Creates contract documents that meet required codes and quality assurance standards. Resolves design conflicts and questions and provides recommendations to address issues and add value. Understands and works within project budgets and schedules to help project manager meet project financial and schedule goals. Provides construction administration support such as reviewing contractor RFI’s, issuing field directives, performs construction observation and punch lists, reviews contractor change requests. Your Capabilities and Credentials Strong interest in mechanical design knowledge for the built environment including but not limited to HVAC, piping, device layouts, energy performance, thermal comfort, and ventilation. Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design. Ability to prepare and review detailed mechanical drawings with minimal supervision. Ability to integrate design elements with architectural, civil, structural, ICT, electrical and other disciplines to deliver a coordinated, constructible design. Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including CBC, CMC, NFPA, and ASHRAE, as well as LEED, green building requirements. Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into deliverables. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare and present accurate, professionally written reports and recommendations. Familiarity with CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software; in particular AutoCAD MEP, Revit MEP, and Microsoft Office. Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.  Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering or related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience if degreed in unrelated field.
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI and MD Min Pay Range: $97,100 Max Pay Range: $140,800 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.