Principal mechanical engineer Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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

As a Mechanical Engineer within the Industrial Studio, you will work alongside a talented team of Engineers, Engineers in Training, Technologists, Designers, and Co‑Op staff to successfully execute projects of varying sizes and complexity. You will also contribute to the development, mentoring, and coaching of team members, ensuring technical quality for all deliverables and advancing the efficiency and efficacy of the mechanical team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Workload and resource planning with the Industrial Mechanical team, coordinating with Team Leads and team members – including Engineers, Engineers in Training, Technologists, and Co‑Ops.
• Engage with other team members and other mechanical staff within the BC to assist with technical development.
• Lead internally in design excellence, coaching, recruitment and retention.
• Lead and assist in the development of a single discipline.
• Provide fee development and technical writing support for mechanical components of medium to large multi‑disciplinary proposals.
• Provide technical input and support for large projects of high complexity.
• Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer all mechanical engineered systems or products for a project.
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams and other visual formats.
• Utilize BIM technologies in the development of three‑dimensional models of building’s mechanical systems and provide markups for junior engineers.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various mechanical phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and / or external consultants, owners, contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the mechanical group.
• Develop project scope, budgets, and design approach for all sizes of projects.
• Oversee and manage multiple projects.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer.

Minimum Of 8 Years Of Experience.

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

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.

Additional Information

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.

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.

Pay Range

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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. 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

Canada | BC | Vancouver

Organization

BC‑1156 Buildings‑CA British Columbia

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting Date

16 / 06 / 2025

Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

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Locations

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada – CA$36.00‑CA$40.00 (2 weeks ago)

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada – 4 days ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada – $96,783.00‑$118,145.00 (3 weeks ago)

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada – 2 weeks ago

Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada – CA$70,000.00‑CA$110,000.00 (3 months ago)

Delta, British Columbia, Canada – 5 months ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada – 2 months ago

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