Design mechanical building systems for projects ranging from data centres to healthcare facilities

Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The opportunity at Stantec's Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end-to-end projects for clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation. Specialising in mission-critical facilities such as data centres and healthcare, the team of 100 brings expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, electrical and sustainability engineering to local projects. We are proud to put user needs at the centre of every design. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our high performing team. We are ideally seeking a highly qualified candidate with experience across all project sizes from low rise to high rise building projects. You will support the wider Mechanical team by providing technical expertise that drive positive project outcomes.

Day to day tasks would involve:

  • Conduct site surveys, field investigations and feasibility studies for proposed projects
  • Produce calculations, specifications, and drawings (concept, preliminary, developed and detailed designs), proposals, and reports to ensure that technical content will provide the appropriate solution, with guidance and input provided from more experienced staff
  • Maintain communication and develop ongoing contacts with clients as required
  • Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material, and fee estimates as required
  • Engage in providing budgeting and revenue expenditure input, and understand impact of work practices on the financial outcome of projects

At Stantec, we take your growth and fulfilment seriously. We're proud to offer many supportive benefits, including:

  • Professional development and support
  • Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing
  • Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities
  • Professional memberships
  • Service recognition awards
  • Mentorship
  • Wellbeing and connection opportunities
  • Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience
  • Office Social Club and events

We've been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life. Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Applications close Friday 17th July 2026.

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

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