Mechanical Designer jobs in Lexington, KY

Junior Piping Mechanical Designer - ( 240000KC )

Description

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O U.

Your Opportunity

Are you ready to grow? We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer in Training (EIT ) who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out mechanical engineering assignments under the direction of a senior engineer, assisting in preparing proposals and cost estimates. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your education within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional’s appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering design which may include engineering drawings, calculations, reports, design criteria, to support engineering projects.
• Perform calculations to analyze and design mechanical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of mechanical systems and materials and the development of mechanical specifications.
• Contribute to the development of mechanical systems, through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Prepare mechanical engineering documents by developing engineering specifications, plans and schedules.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants. Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating to support engineering projects.
• Perform on-site work such as information gathering, attending client meetings, and construction quality assurance visits as needed by projects and under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Assist in the development construction documents
• Assist with bid review, proposal development, and manhour estimates
• Assist in the development of design document including isometrics, piping layouts, materials specifications, etc.
• Conduct hydraulic calculations using company-supplied software such as AFT Fathom.
• Assist with piping line class specifications, procurement, piping and fittings, pipe supports.
• Assist with the assembling calculation packages for the sizing of piping and valves, etc.
• Developing knowledge of industry standards and best practices including ASME, ASTM, ANSI, API, AWWA, HI, PPI, among others.
• Assist with mechanical construction, startup, and commissioning field support: client, contractor, and vendor interaction.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering working towards licensure.

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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.

Primary Location : United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Organization : BC-2243 Water-US Delivery

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 29, 2024, 7:55:39 AM

Req ID: 240000KC

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans