Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Mechanical Engineer for Mission Critical Facilities plays a crucial role in developing basic mechanical system designs and managing project deliverables under the supervision of senior engineers. This position emphasizes the importance of quality management, effective communication, and adherence to project timelines and budgets, contributing to the creation of innovative building solutions that enhance community infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develops basic system designs within own discipline under minimal supervision.
• Works in conjunction with senior project engineer to prepare project deliverables per the client's intent and scope of work outlined in the proposal.
• Follows quality management process; reviews project deliverables prior to submission to QA/AC reviewer.
• Actively participates in the engineering/Professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth.
• Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 3 years related industry experience.
• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.
• Knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. CAD and Revit).
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Fundamentals of engineering (FE) / engineer in training (EIT) or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.
• Datacenter experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave.