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Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities
Chicago, IL, United States and 6 more
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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.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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.
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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
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Job Info
- Job Identification1004467
- Job CategoryEngineering
- Posting Date02/20/2026, 11:40 AM
- Locations350 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL, 60654, US
- Degree LevelBachelor's Degree
- Job ScheduleFull time
- Staff Type CategoryHE - Hourly Exempt
- Minimum Experience (Total Years)3
- Pay Range 3US3.F.04 - Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$85,000.00 - $123,300.00 Annually
- Pay Range 4US4.F.04 - Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$91,200.00 - $132,300.00 Annually
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