Job Description
Mechanical Technologist - ( 220004DO )
**Description**
Here at Stantec, at our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. We put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create.
The Vancouver Civic | Industrial Studio – consisting of all key disciplines: architecture, industrial, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and project management – offers services for all phases of the project life cycle from pre-project planning, through detailed design, and to construction administration, commissioning, and project handover. Our professionals deliver integrated, sustainable, and practical solutions to complex industrial problems. Comprised of engineers, architects, technologists and technicians, we provide career opportunities as unique as you are.
This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built. Exercising creativity and ingenuity, our team develops unique solutions for our clients that integrate people, equipment, processes, and the built environment in productive ways.
A key factor in the success of the Civic | Industrial Studio has been our commitment to a fully integrated A/E design approach where the project team – made up of clients, operators, stakeholders, and Stantec – share ideas and information freely and communicate decisions and direction quickly and effectively.
This integrated, multi-disciplinary approach provides us with a better overall understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in our projects. Our clients benefit from the robust, integrated design solutions that are developed and delivered. The Mechanical Engineering team is a critical component to the success of the studio, translating our clients’ needs and requirements into designs that effectively support the process and users within the facility.
Our clients come from a wide range of sectors: manufacturing, food & beverage, transit, operations & maintenance, municipal, warehousing/distribution/logistics, and national defense sectors. Some of our project types include new construction and renovation of:
+ Vehicle maintenance facilities for light rail, heavy rail, bus, fleet, mining, etc.
+ Warehouses, Distribution Centres, Fulfillment Centres, and Parcel Sortation Facilities
+ Component manufacturing and assembly facilities
+ Aircraft hangars and aircraft support facilities
+ Food processing facilities
+ Staff support facilities for the above facility types
+ Other industrial facilities
**Your Opportunity**
As a Mechanical Technologist, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple projects, of varying complexity and size, for a range of public and private sector clients. You will participate in the detailed design and construction administration for the mechanical system (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process Piping) of a project to help translate designs into reality. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.
**Your Key Responsibilities**
+ Assists in the calculation, selection, specification, and detailing of all mechanical systems (HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process Piping)
+ Assists in the coordination of mechanical system design and specifications within the context of the multidisciplinary design team
+ Responsible for reviewing own work for overall technical accuracy
+ Utilizes BIM technologies (2D and 3D) in development of models of the building mechanical systems and receive markups or direction from senior engineers / designers.
+ Preparing construction drawings/documents
+ Ensure the assurance of quality, consistency, and integrity of all deliverables and communication.
+ Work closely with Mechanical Engineers and Technologists within the engineering group in recommending the best use of project tools to achieve project objectives, troubleshoot and resolve issues with the project tools.
+ Assist with periodic field reviews of construction and construction administration tasks (conduct shop drawing reviews, respond to RFIs, prepare documentation for site instructions, or change requests).
+ Provides preliminary drawings/sketches/notes for projects, redlines, and plans for submittals.
+ Performs thorough quality control of construction documents and provides design ideas and solutions.
+ Responsible for design of projects of smaller complexity and size, with guidance from senior engineers.
+ Lead or champion workflow improvements within the team to improve internal design or production processes and to better ensure quality, consistency, and repeatability.
**Qualifications**
**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
+ Ability to work with others on large complex projects.
+ Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team.
+ Ability to work independently with engineering supervision on small to medium projects
+ Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
+ Proficient in relevant software programs including AutoCAD and REVIT.
+ Good understanding of mechanical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
+ Working knowledge of mechanical codes and standards
+ Experience as a design team lead in projects an asset.
+ Effective written and verbal communication skills.
+ Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
+ Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
+ Recognizes when technical problems are developing and proactively initiates appropriate corrective actions.
+ Understand and work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
+ Comply with Stantec's EH&S program, with a focus on safety in the field.
+ Strong desire to learn and work in a team environment.
+ Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
**Education and Experience**
+ Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Minimum of 5-6 years of experience.
+ Technical/Technologist Designation considered an asset.
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. #DesignYourPlace
**Benefits Summary:** Full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
**Primary Location** : Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver
**Organization** : BC-1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Dec 23, 2022, 11:29:19 AM
**Req ID:** 220004DO
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