Mechanical Engineer - Water_

Santa Barbara

Mechanical Engineer - Water - ( 240002BI )

**Description**

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

**Your Opportunity**

As a Mechanical Engineer, your role in our professional consulting services team is to work independently on projects of various complexity, and as a leader of a project, through all phases of a project lifecycle. You are responsible for leading the design of HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection for industrial type projects, mainly municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment plants, hydroelectric power stations, storm mitigation facilities, and semi-conductor manufacturing facilities in different locations across North America. Every project has its own unique challenges, and you are considered a resource for solution to those challenges.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

+ Develop scope of work based on request for proposal documents for small to medium size projects.

+ Develop engineering concepts and proposals for small to medium size projects.

+ Develop basis of design reports (BODR) for small to medium size projects.

+ Develop technical memorandums explaining concepts or solutions to specific problems.

+ Lead the design of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for various projects from preliminary design to issue for construction (IFC)

+ Evaluate, size, select, and specify various mechanical systems.

+ Lead the development of design documents including, but not limited to drawings and specifications.

+ Provide engineering calculations including, but not limited to cooling and heating load calculations, air distribution system sizing, hydronic distribution system sizing, and domestic hot water system sizing.

+ Communicate with equipment manufacturers and vendors to select mechanical equipment.

+ Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.

+ Research and interpreting applicable codes based on the project needs.

+ Coordinate design with other design disciplines such as electrical engineering discipline.

+ Attend design coordination and design milestone meetings as the Discipline Lead, and present designs to audience with various engineering and non-engineering backgrounds.

+ Develop life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) and cost estimate for various systems.

+ Contribute to and supervise development of HVAC and plumbing system 3D models.

+ Provide mentorship to younger professionals to develop and strengthen skills and technical abilities.

+ Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the building mechanical discipline.

+ Provide engineering services during construction of projects - services such as responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, and attending construction site visits for design compliance.

+ Travel to job sites in your state of residence and other states (10%)

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**

+ In-depth understanding of HVAC engineering fundamentals such as psychrometric chart, refrigeration cycle, heat transfer, and pressure drop in air and hydronic distribution systems.

+ Ability to explain mechanical engineering concepts in simple terms to engineers, operators, contractors, and individuals without mechanical engineering background.

+ Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

+ Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems, including means and methods of equipment installation and construction, materials, applicable codes, and industry standards.

+ Ability to lead one or more projects through all phases of project document production.

+ Experience in using HVAC load calculation software – HAP or Trace 3D

+ Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit

+ Experience with equipment selection by communicating with vendors using manufacturers’ catalogs, and equipment selection software.

**Preferred Qualifications - External**

+ Experience in designing HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, storm mitigation facilities, and hydroelectric power stations.

+ Familiarity with NFPA 820 requirements for HVAC systems serving classified spaces.

+ Strong presentation and interview skills.

+ Experience in developing project’s required level of effort or budgets.

**Education and Experience**

+ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. (Master’s degree is preferred)

+ Minimum of 7 years of experience

+ Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and ability to obtain in multiple states

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._

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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**Salary Range(s):**

* CA Other Locations $93,400 - CA Other Locations $145,300 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-California-Pasadena

**Other Locations** : United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Santa Barbara, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Walnut Creek

**Organization** : BC-2243 Water-US Delivery

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Jun 27, 2024, 6:05:42 AM

**Req ID:** 240002BI

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