Defense Contractor Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV

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
Stantec provides integrated engineering solutions to institutional, industrial, residential and commercial clients with a focus on transit, telecom, waste management, higher education and food/beverage facilities that require reliable and cost effective infrastructure for both new and retrofit solutions. The combined skills of our engineers, technicians and support personnel with their diverse backgrounds in design and construction provide clients with a team recognized as leaders in the field. Aside from the preferred locations listed, this position is open to any location with a Stantec office presence, for the right candidate.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on a wide range of high reliability projects, including data and mission critical projects in financial services, government, cloud, colocation and other industry segments.
• Work closely with project design teams and clients to define scope and involvement including: - Programming, system conceptualization, documentation, Design & engineering
• Developing system alternatives and supporting equipment selection.
• Prepare engineering economic analysis in determining costs such as total cost of ownership, payback period.
• Field observations and documentation of observations.
• Commissioning Support.
• Quality Assurance/Control.
• Preparing risk assessment studies (single point of failure analysis).
• Performing energy calculations with software tools.
• Preparing reliability studies of building systems.
• Designing and specifying air cooled and water cooled central chiller plants.
• Preparing property condition assessments (due diligence reports).
• Ensuring the design meets client needs as well as all applicable codes and specifications.
• Serve as a technical project manager.
• Commissioning.
• Conduct project delivery activities related to Mission Critical Facilities Commissioning, including; whole building commissioning, best practices Commissioning, retro-commissioning, and re-commissioning projects.
• Be available for extensive site visits associated with the delivery of Commissioning services throughout North America. Site visits could be for extended periods of time.
• Attend meetings and coordinate work as related to Commissioning services with other disciplines and team members, the design team, construction team and the owners team.
• Assist with proposal delivery activities related to Mission Critical Commissioning.
• Support marketing and business development assisting Principals and the marketing team on technical issues, proposals, etc.
• Foster, coach and lead the team technically while facilitating professional development.
• Interface with clients and contractors.
• Performing peer reviews.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in mission critical facilities, data centers or telecommunication switch centers.
• Interest in buildings, commissioning, energy management, sustainability and construction.
• Desire to divide time between on-site activities and office administrative duties.
• Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision.
• Ability to work on low-rise rooftops, outdoors throughout the year.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical controls.
• Strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong understanding of the consulting engineering business.
• Intimate knowledge of all building codes related to mechanical engineering, including HVAC and fire suppression.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD with the ability to effectively communicate mechanical design intent to CAD staff.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle multiple projects with the ability to effectively prioritize.
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong customer service commitment.
• This position will require 75%, or more, domestic travel and may require international travel.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of consulting engineering experience for Mission Critical Facilities design and commissioning.
• BS Mechanical Engineering

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.
Pay Range:
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$77,300.00 - $112,100.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$91,200.00 - $132,300.00 Annually
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) 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 | GA | Atlanta
Other Locations: United States | NV | Reno
Organization: BC-2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 11/02/2026 07:02:59
Req ID: 1004298
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