Mechanical Technologist

Your Opportunity

As a Mechanical Technologist, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technologists to support the design and delivery of mechanical systems for a wide range of projects. You will assist with drafting, equipment selection, preliminary calculations, construction administration, site reviews, and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare contract drawings, schematics, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.


• Produce aspects of mechanical design and drawings in REVIT. Some project work may be completed in AutoCAD as well.


• Assist in the design of building related mechanical systems including HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems across Canada using applicable codes, standards, and reference materials.


• Review equipment selections, perform preliminary engineering calculations, and assist in developing preliminary designs.


• Facilitate and ensure the quality of the project deliverables.


• Follow production guidelines and project standards in the department drafting standards manual.


• Review shop drawings and other contractor submittals for compliance with construction documents.


• Perform field surveys for drawing developments, site reviews and as recorded drawings.


• Communicate with other team members and become familiar with Stantec standards. To complete assignments and projects in a timely manner as required by the Job Captain or supervisor.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A working knowledge of Autodesk Revit® is required. Knowledge or familiarity using AutoCAD 2020 (or newer) would be an asset.


• Knowledge or experience with building mechanical systems would be an asset.


• Prior experience in the construction industry would be an asset.


• Knowledge or familiarity with National and Alberta Building Codes, plumbing codes, fire codes, energy codes would be considered an asset. 


• Knowledge or familiarity with LEED standards, ASHRAE, ASPE and NFPA would be considered an asset.


• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and staff; a “team player” approach.


• Self-motivated and self-starter with a strong work ethic.


• Good time management skills and able to work in a fast-paced work environment.


• Eager to learn with strong listening and critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience

• Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, Engineering Design Technology, Architectural Technologies, Mechanical Engineering Technology diploma or equivalent is preferred.


• Registration or eligibility for registration with ASET.


• Either new graduate or up to 3 years of previous consulting engineering experience.

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.