Mechanical Engineer

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.

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 Stantec Yellowknife office has a vibrant and dynamic environment with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Our projects vary in size ranging from small commercial developments to municipal, government, community and private sector developments and facilities. Our multidisciplinary northern office is looking for a Mechanical Designer to round out our growing practice in Northern Canada.

In Yellowknife, work-life balance truly exists. Whether you’re interested in an exciting adventure filled with camping, canoeing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hunting or snowmobiling, or just looking to live in a beautiful, small urban centre, the North could be the place for you. Consider this an opportunity to build your career AND enjoy your life!

• Support project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements
• Lead projects as the mechanical engineer of record
• Assist in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
• Utilize BIM technologies in development of three dimensional models of building mechanical systems
• Prepare and revise documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details
• Coordinates with other building disciplines (architectural, structural, electrical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks
• Assist with the development of job specific discipline specifications
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of building mechanical systems and materials
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants
• Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating
• Implement sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment
• Perform calculations of building elements and well-defined mechanical systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior level staff

• Basic ability in performing HVAC and/or Plumbing design
• Basic knowledge of the mechanical and/or plumbing codes, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and other building codes
• Basic knowledge of building mechanical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Basic understanding of all phases of engineering document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and…