Mechanical Designer

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Your Opportunity As a Mechanical Designer you will work with close guidance and supervision on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer. You will be designing HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems, mainly for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, hydroelectric power stations, storm mitigation facilities, and other industrial facilities in different locations across North America. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems or products for a project. You will assist in verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices. Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform general HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection design tasks using knowledge of relevant software programs.
• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of senior engineer/designer.
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and design HVAC components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assist with preparation of drawings, presentations, and reports.
• Assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Assist in basic interpretation of and verifying design compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of drafting/design tool such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of Trace 700, Trace 3D, or HAP for heating load calculations.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from senior engineers/designers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$85,000.00 - $123,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago Organization: BC-2243 Water-US Delivery Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: Replacement Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 20/08/2026 12:08:14 Req ID: 1007323

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.