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Stantec Senior Mechanical Engineer - REMOTE in Iowa
Senior Mechanical Engineer - REMOTE - ( 230004KJ )
Description
Company Overview
Stantec’s vision is to be the world’s leading integrated design practice working on large, complex, transformational projects. These projects are executed collaboratively by leveraging the collective talent within our global design practice on creativity, innovative solutions, and design capability.
The Minneapolis based process group at Stantec is consistently working on a wide variety of exciting industrial food and beverage, process, chemical, agricultural, and other manufacturing projects. From retrofit/upgrade projects to brownfield additions, to complete greenfield facility installations, we partner with clients through all phases of the project lifecycle to deliver high quality designs and outcomes.
Your Opportunity
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will support our clients and be responsible for the mechanical / utility design through the life cycle of projects, from initial project definition through commissioning and start up. You will be an individual contributor to mechanical / utility design activities and at other times you will be responsible for overseeing other engineers on design activities.
If you can see yourself working at a vibrant company that values innovative thinking, technical excellence, passion, and a strong commitment to partnership then Stantec may be the place for you.
Reporting Relationships
This role will report internally to the group manager but will have other “soft” lines of reporting to the project managers for projects that you are working on. Although you will not have any direct reports, you will be responsible for overseeing other team members on project related activities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Prepares studies, specifications, proposals, and engineering estimates.
Serves as detailed design lead of mechanical systems for industrial facilities including systems listed above.
Provides engineering packages (scope, P&IDs, lists, details, and specifications) to enable mechanical purchase inquiries to be issued for procurement of materials or for contractor construction and installation bidding.
Supervises engineers and technicians on assigned work. As a registered professional engineer, seal and sign required documentation produced by you and your team.
Coordinates projects with other disciplines and construction trades in accordance with approved scope of project.
Directs technical services personnel in the proper execution of drawings for mechanical systems. Examines mechanical drawings for completeness, detail, and accuracy as a peer reviewer. Checks manufacturers’ prints and coordinates between these and utility engineering drawings.
Ability to deploy knowledge of the discipline-specific methods, practices and techniques required to engineer, design, and construct industrial process and manufacturing projects.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
10 years of experience with industrial mechanical process and infrastructure design in support of new facility layout, existing facility expansions and process line additions.
Experience in the following is desired:
o Process utility source equipment and distribution systems (steam/condensate, water treatment, cooling water, compressed air, natural gas, etc.),
o Plumbing systems (drains, potable water, safety showers),
o Industrial ventilation and dust collection
Preferred relevant industry experience including food processing, oilseeds, bio-fuels, other hazardous area production facilities as well as general manufacturing/processing facilities.
Basic understanding of project management, cost estimating and being accountable for budgets.
Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to ensure accurate information exchange, internally with team members, as well as externally with subcontractors and clients.
Must have familiarity with navigating state and local mechanical building codes as well as understanding of NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME BPVC/31.1/31.3 and other mechanical standards.
Must possess strong analytical abilities to visualize, articulate, and conceptualize complex problems and formulate a plan of action.
Must exhibit excellent organizational practices to ensure the scope, schedule, and budget of both internal and external projects are met.
Ideal candidate will take the initiative to learn about the company and participate in continuing education opportunities to add value to their position as well as the team.
Able to travel regionally, conduct short overnight trips, or other.
Education & Certification
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Current Minnesota Professional Engineering license in Mechanical Engineering in good standing or eligible to immediately obtain a MN PE license. Additional state or Canadian province ME licensure is a plus.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
It is desired for this person to commute as needed to the office located in Plymouth MN, however potential for partial or full remote work either in state or out of state is possible for the right candidate.
Indoor (Office Environment) Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Noise level varies but generally at levels of conversation. Majority of time spent using a computer/laptop at a workstation and related office equipment. Time spent carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling up to 9 kilograms / 20 pounds Occasional – 1-33% of shift. Subject to extended periods of sitting; may be required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk short to moderate distances to perform work. Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment if needed.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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-Minnesota-Plymouth
Other Locations : United States-Michigan, United States-Iowa, United States-Illinois, United States-Minnesota
Organization : BC-2350 Buildings-US North Central
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 21, 2024, 12:04:54 PM
Req ID: 230004KJ
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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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