Mechanical Engineer, Mission Critical

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Stantec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Mission Critical Facilities to join our Calgary team onsite, with flexibility to work from a Stantec office. The role supports data center projects under Senior Project Engineer, develops basic system designs, coordinates with disciplines, reviews deliverables and RFIs, and helps manage scope, quality, and budget. Core requirements include reading technical specs, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, and Trace 700, plus knowledge of codes and standards; datacenter experience is preferred but not required. Bring 3+ years of experience, a PE/FE/EIT or equivalent, and a focus on collaboration and professional growth. Tip: tailor your resume to highlight data center or critical facilities work, certification, and software proficiency.

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

The MCF (Mission Critical Facilities) Engineer performs technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Engineer. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to Designers on completion of duties. The data center industry is continually evolving, and this is an ideal opportunity for candidates who enjoy working on technically challenging projects that require cutting edge designs. Aside from the preferred locations listed, this position is open to any location with a Stantec office presence, for the right candidate.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops basic system designs within own discipline under supervision of a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
• Delegates tasks to project designers as appropriate.
• Works in conjunction with the project team to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work outlined in the proposal.
• Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
• Follows quality management process; reviews project deliverables prior to submission to QA/AC reviewer.
• Assists with reviews of shop drawings and submittals, RFI responses, site observation reports and punch lists, attends project coordination meetings, and performs other CA tasks.
• Actively participates in the engineering/Professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences).
• Assists the Project Engineer on project related tasks.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.
• Knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures, codes, and standards.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Trace 700). Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (e.g. Pipe-Flo) and CFD software (e.g. Fluent, 6Sigma) preferred.
• Exhibits strong communication skills to confidently interact and communicate scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and inter-discipline co-workers.
• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years related industry experience.
• Registered professional engineer (PE), Fundamentals of engineering (FE) / engineer in training (EIT) or other professional certification (PE) based on area of expertise preferred.
• Datacenter experience preferred but not required.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.