Principal, Healthcare Mechanical Engineering - Denver

Position: Principal, Healthcare Mechanical Engineering - Denver, CO
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 Stantec is seeking a highly accomplished Principal Healthcare, Mechanical Engineering leader in Denver to shape and grow a thriving healthcare engineering practice. You will build trusted client relationships, provide thought leadership, influence the vision and strategy, and delivery of Stantec's Healthcare Engineering discipline in the Denver area and Mountain region.

As a Principal, Healthcare Mechanical Engineer, you will be a visible leader and client-facing advisor, bringing deep expertise in the A/E industry and healthcare environments. You will lead mechanical teams on complex, high-impact projects, collaborate across disciplines, and guide clients through regulatory and technical challenges while advancing design and technical excellence. You will also play a central role in growing the practice, driving business development, mentoring and developing teams, contributing to project delivery standards and quality control, and supporting workload planning and financial performance.

You will balance hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, helping differentiate Stantec as an innovative, trusted, and forward-thinking healthcare design partner. Your

Key Responsibilities Business Development/Marketing – Build Trusted Client Relationships & Grow the Practice
- Act as a key client contact and trusted advisor, building strong relationships and helping healthcare clients navigate complex technical, regulatory, and operational challenges.

- Lead and support business development efforts to win new work aligned with sector, regional, and firm strategies.

- Drive the growth of Stantec's Health Sector Engineering practice in the Denver and Mountain regions in collaboration with regional and business center leadership.

- Partner with Principals, engineers, and marketing teams on proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits, bringing technical insight and market perspective.

- Sustain and grow top-line revenue while supporting key operational and financial performance objectives.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders to identify and pursue new opportunities.

- Represent Stantec through industry events, conferences, presentations, and thought leadership (including publications and speaking engagements).

- Contribute to strategic business planning, market positioning, and practice growth initiatives informed by industry trends and competitive insights.

- Mentor and support team members in business development best practices, fostering a high-performance, client-focused culture. Project Design and Delivery – Lead Healthcare Project Delivery
- Lead the successful delivery of complex healthcare projects from planning through construction, balancing quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction.

- Lead mechanical design for healthcare facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and medical gas systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.

- Manage and plan the production resources and workflow to produce the design documentation, drawings, specifications, and calculations required for mechanical engineering projects.

- Collaborate with project leaders, architects, engineers, and partners to deliver integrated, innovative, and practical design solutions.

- Manage projects of significant scope, complexity, and revenue, maintaining accountability for technical, contractual, and client service outcomes.

- Identify and manage project risks, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to support successful delivery.

- Act as a…