Mechanical Engineer

Cardno GS, Inc. now Stantec GS, Inc. seeks a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in our Charlottesville, VA office to play an integral part in both our growing design & built infrastructure practice groups. This position will have involvement in both CONUS & OCONUS projects supporting work in the U.S. & in Europe. Job Description: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: >Key position as Manager and leader of project teams involved in assignments primarily for large, high profile Department of Defense program initiatives >Direct team members (employees and sub-consultants) at all levels of contract administration >Consults with clients to determine project plans and schedules >Serve as technical advisor on assigned projects and issues of moderate complexity involving mechanical engineering, efficiency, operations, and/or planning. >Maintains positive client relationships >Prepares studies and reports >Directly supervises numerous employees and at time subcontractors involved in the project >Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws >Mentor and provide leadership to staff and project teams >Evaluate, select, and apply advanced design & engineering methods with responsibility for project assignments including programming, design development, and coordination and production of construction documents >Develop and prepare construction documents, plans (e.g. one-line diagrams, panel schedules, etc), and details; and specifications; review and redline drawing sets >Evaluate and integrate engineering systems and implement code, accessibility, and zoning analyses Qualifications: >Registration a PE > Ability to exercise professional discretions and judgment >10 years’ experience in Architecture, Planning or Engineering Consulting >Strong client satisfaction track record >Demonstrated commitment and focus on Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) >Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral presentation >Ability to multi-task and establish priorities >Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment >Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership >Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures >Ability to use extensive working knowledge of all relevant procedures necessary to complete contract documents to obtain permits >Ability to use working knowledge of all sub-consultant work to maintain efficiencies and meet deadlines >Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents >Ability to write reports, business correspondence >Business development expertise for federal clients, particularly DoD >Experience with DoD planning and budget/contracting procedures >Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills >Superior leadership and management skills >Position requires the ability to travel both domestically & internationally Equal Opportunity statement for US based applicants Cardno has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At any time, if you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources. Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Cardno employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Cardno and approved by the Cardno Talent Acquisition Team. Why join Cardno? Be part of a global company where the work you do today will make a difference for generations to come. At Cardno our people have a shared purpose to make a difference in the world – whether it’s delivering a sustainable infrastructure project in their local community or improving health outcomes on the other side of the world. Doing good work that benefits others is our greatest motivator. When you join Cardno, you’ll be part of a diverse global team of talented technical experts and professionals. Working in collaborative and connected environments, your development will be mapped and supported to help you reach your career goals. Balancing work, life and wellbeing is also important to us and we provide a number of initiatives and opportunities to help you achieve a happy working life at Cardno. Our work is diverse and interesting and you’ll have the best people on your side to lend a hand. Because at Cardno it’s never about a single person or job – it’s about a shared vision that guides our results, and shapes how we deliver them. Want to explore life at Cardno? 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