Energy & Sustainability Engineer , Buildings - ( 2400001J )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Energy & Sustainability Engineer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Energy Engineer or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to Energy & Sustainability Technician on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops basic system designs within own discipline under minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.

• Coordinate the green building certification process on projects across all studios (e.g., LEED, WELL, Fitwell, Envision, LBC). Knowledge of sustainability rating system is critical to organize teams, documentation, and track progress towards goals.

• Identify strategies and solutions for clients that improve the performance and sustainability of the built environment.

• Evaluate and track sustainability measures (e.g., LEED credits) implemented on projects.

• Works in conjunction with senior project engineer to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work outlined in the proposal.

• Follows quality management process; reviews project deliverables prior to submission to QA/AC reviewer.

• Actively participates in the engineering/Professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences.)

• Performs duties to assist the project manager as follows:

• Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.

• Develops understanding of all service offerings.

• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.

• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.

• Detailed knowledge of the LEED rating system and/or other sustainability rating system programs.

• Working knowledge of sustainable design and alternative energy strategies for buildings and communities.

• Knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures.

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.

• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. CAD and Revit).

• Exhibits strong communication skills to confidently interact and communicate scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and inter-discipline co-workers.

• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum 2 years related industry experience.

• Green Building certifications in current standing: LEED AP BD C, at minimum, WELL AP highly encouraged.

• Sustainability certification and experience in Energy Audits or RCx preferred

• Fundamentals of engineering (FE) / engineer in training (EIT) or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each others’ talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

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-Illinois-Chicago

Organization : BC-2357 Buildings-US Acquisition ESD

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 8, 2024, 8:52:40 AM

Req ID: 2400001J

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