Mechanical Designer

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. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an Engineering Designer/Mechanical Technician to reside in our Denver, CO office. The successful candidate will be fully immersed in the Design team, translating engineering concepts into technical reality by creating design drawings for projects related to water treatment-conveyance, wastewater treatment, and facility buildings. The opportunity also includes interpreting complex process instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and transforming schematic engineering drawings into 3D models of piping, equipment and building layouts.  

The Engineering Designer/Mechanical Technician will report to a Design Supervisor in the US Water Delivery. The Designer/Technician will also have a reporting relationship with the Project Manager or Project Technical Lead and Engineers when assigned to projects.

Your Key Responsibilities and Core Competencies

The key responsibilities for this position include:           

• Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, industry standards and manuals as well as client and regulatory agencies’ standards and requirements.
• Applies knowledge of basic engineering concepts, principles, practices, and procedures for engineering design documents production.
• Uses appropriate technology and software (i.e. BIM and CAD among others) to prepare project deliverables and production tasks assigned by senior designer, project manager and engineers.
• Performs, under direct supervision, mechanical engineering-technology related design tasks on assigned projects, that may include drawings, discipline-specific calculations, reports, design criteria, and quality control documents.
• Works closely with engineers and designers and assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Supports engineering activities during Design Phase, Construction and Post-Construction
• Performs field work as directed by a supervisor. Field work may include construction site visits verifying design documents and observing completed construction for record drawing production. 

The core competencies for this position include: 

• Understanding and implementing basic knowledge of engineering such as hydraulics, thermodynamics, materials, structural loading, etc. and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Understanding of CAD modelling software (Revit, AutoCAD) and the use of it as a design production tool.
• Basic understanding of QA/QC practices in design document production and ability to conduct review of self-performed work.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to work on several projects or tasks during any given day on a consistent basis, with minimal supervision to complete the tasks. 
• Business awareness and acumen: sound knowledge of project costs, time and resource availability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions.
• Engaged in multiple discipline communities for opportunities to share and learn.
• Must be able to manage time, be organized, and set priorities.

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.