Defense Contractor Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Reno, NV

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Your Opportunity
Our commissioning group focuses on three essential key points for every project from the first day we become part of the project team. Communication, documentation, and verification. These points are integral to all quality assurance applications.
The data center industry is continually evolving, and this is an ideal opportunity for candidates who enjoy working on technically challenging projects that require cutting edge designs. 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

• Lead and participate in all phases of commissioning projects which may include a variety of complex features, including planning, scheduling, and coordination of work
• Lead and perform engineering design reviews, prepare commissioning scripts and reports, direct client-site testing and manage the training of on-site staff
• Prepare equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation
• Prepare commissioning test procedures and reports
• Develop oversee and maintain commissioning logs, equipment checklists, and other tools to track commissioning projects
• Prepare comprehensive reports; recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals
• Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittal, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
• Lead and participate in commissioning activity meetings
• Interface with construction contractors, vendors, and testing technicians
• Lead and conduct tests and compile all testing procedure results
• Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results
• Lead, develop and administer functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as: HVAC air and water distribution systems, air handling units, pumps, cooling towers, chillers, boilers, UPS, Generator and Switchgears Power Distribution Units
• Assist in leading and managing internal and external resources as the lead electrical commissioning professional on site
• Lead, plan, direct and monitor all aspects of commissioning services for both new and existing buildings

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
• High competency in technical writing, systems development and utilization
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD
• Extensive knowledge of MEP systems and controls design, installation and operation a plus
• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to present complex technical information to a wide audience, including contractors, architects and engineers and others with varying degrees of technical knowledge. Must have proven documentation and report writing skills
• This position will require 75%, or more, domestic travel and may require international travel.
• Proven track record of performing commissioning planning, functional testing, building performance investigation including re-commissioning, retro-commissioning and/or preventative maintenance and building system troubleshooting experience for new and existing buildings
• Licensed PE in Electrical Discipline a plus
• LEED AP accreditation a plus
• CXA, AABC, ACG certification desired

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering service delivery organization/and or consulting /design environment with proven work-related experience in MEP systems
• Data Center / Mission Critical Experience is preferred
• Previous experience working on a mission critical facility construction site a plus
• Technical/Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or accredited college or university a plus

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-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$126,400.00 - $189,600.00 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 | IL | Chicago
Other Locations: United States | NV | Reno
Organization: BC-2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/02/2026 10:02:20
Req ID: 1004581
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