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.
Your Opportunity
Our multidisciplinary team in Northern Canada is looking for an energetic Mechanical EIT to round out our growing practice across Northern Canada. This is a truly unique opportunity to experience Canada’s North, make an impact working on cool projects, and rapidly gain career-boosting experience. The Whitehorse office has a vibrant and dynamic environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. We are a multidiscipline team working across the North in multiple sectors for a variety of clients. Our projects vary in size ranging from small commercial developments to light industrial, government, community and private sector facilities. Up here work-life balance truly exists. Whether you’re interested in an exciting adventure filled with camping, canoeing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hunting or snowmobiling, or just looking to live in a beautiful, small urban centre, the North could be the place for you. Consider this an opportunity to build your career AND enjoy your life!
You will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple commercial / institutional / health care / light industrial buildings projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Prepare contract drawings, schematics, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.
- Assist in the design of building related mechanical systems including HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems using applicable codes, standards, and reference materials.
- Review equipment selections, perform preliminary engineering calculations, and develop preliminary designs.
- Produce aspects of mechanical design and drawings in REVIT, as well as in AutoCAD.
- Follow production guidelines and project standards in the department drafting standards manual.
- Work closely with the Mechanical Engineer and engineering group in recommending the best use of project tools to achieve project objectives, troubleshoot and resolve issues with the project tools.
- Ensure the assurance of quality, consistency, and integrity of the electronic handover of deliverables.
- 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).
- Perform field surveys for drawing development, site reviews and as-built drawings.
- Performs thorough quality control of construction documents.
- Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team.
- Communicate with other team members and become familiar with Stantec standards to complete assignments and projects in a timely manner as required.
- Understand and execute and/or direct work within Stantec's quality control guidelines.
- Comply with Stantec's HSSE program, with a focus on safety in the field.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Work as a contributing team member within a multi-discipline team.
- Ability to work with others on large complex projects.
- Ability to work independently with engineering supervision on small projects.
- Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and staff; a “team player” approach.
- Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
- Good understanding of building mechanical system concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Knowledge or familiarity with National Building Code, National Plumbing Code, National Fire Codes, National Energy Code, and local amendments/supplements to these documents.
- Knowledge or familiarity with LEED standards, ASHRAE, ASPE and NFPA would be considered an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
- Self-motivated and self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- Good time management skills and able to work in a fast-paced work environment. Able to work under and meet tight deadlines.
- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
- Strong desire to learn and work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
Education and Experience
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering and a license, or plan to become licensed to practice in the Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut.
- A.Sc.T. Technical/Technologist Designation considered an asset.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time.
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.
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.
