Mechanical Engineer – Waste & Generation (Energy)

Overview

In this Mechanical Engineer role, you contribute to Stantec’s Energy & Resources team by delivering mechanical design across waste-to-energy, district heating, hydrogen, and biogas projects. You will support feasibility, optioning, and detailed design through installation, collaborating with clients and partners to shape project-wide solutions. The role involves producing technical specifications, S&IDs, 3D models, and GA drawings, with a strong emphasis on HSE and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a culture that values collaboration, client focus, and sustainable impact across UK projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Holidays
• Free private medical insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Support optioneering from feasibility to detailed design and installation
• Conduct feasibility studies, site surveys, and investigations
• Collaborate with clients and team members to develop designs and project-wide solutions
• Create specifications and scoping documents for construction packages and assess vendor designs
• Produce technical outputs such as General Arrangement Drawings, 3D models, and P&ID diagrams
• Prepare schedules and reports and communicate technical updates to clients and stakeholders

Key requirements

• Experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field, ideally in energy/power or process plant sectors
• Knowledge of steam, piping, hydrogen, biomass, EfW plants; ability to discuss technical concepts with clients
• Ability to produce specs, scoping documents, and assess vendor progress
• Good communication skills for updates to clients and team
• Ideally Chartered or progressing towards Chartership

• Collaborative mindset
• Client-focused approach
• Clear communication
• Mechanical design for energy/processing plants
• General Arrangement drawings (GA)
• 3D modeling

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