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 As a Principal, Healthcare Mechanical Engineering, one must bring deep knowledge and thought leadership that is client-facing. A focus on experience and relationships in the A/E industry to contribute to the overall strategic and tactical leadership of the Stantec Health Sector engineering discipline, building and leading the health sector engineering practice in the Seattle area. This position is client-facing requiring leadership in strategic projects, while advancing the overall engineering practice as well as team growth and development. In addition, business development, contributions to project delivery standards and work processes, quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability and collaboration with other disciplines is critical. The Principal contributes to differentiating Stantec from other competing firms and thereby positions Stantec as innovators in the industry. Your Key Responsibilities Business Development/Marketing - approximately 25% of the time - Be a primary contributor to building Stantec’s Health Sector Engineering practice in the Seattle area. - Interface regularly with additional architectural, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering leaders in US West and across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice - Develop and execute strategic and tactical business and marketing plans for the health sector engineering practice in Arizona that align with Business Center, regional Buildings team, and Global Health Sector goals to advance the overall practice. - Sustain and grow top line revenue helping to achieve growth objectives in the Seattle and US West areas in collaboration with the Regional Business Leader, Business Center Practice Leaders, and Engineering leaders in US West to achieve key operational performance metrics. - Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, and partner firms in the local and regional A/E industry. - Assist with the development of the annual business plan and budget for the business center and working with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators. - Develop presentation materials and present to clients and at strategic industry events. - Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements and attendance at industry and community events, meetings, and conferences. - Develop project proposals. - Assist the marketing department with the development of health sector engineering marketing materials and content. - People and Practice Management – approximately 15% of time - Hire and lead a team consisting of engineering project managers, designers, and CAD/Revit production team members. - In conjunction with other stakeholders, identify and forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload and SME requirements. - Hold project team members accountable for technical excellence, delivery standards, and best practices. - Responsible for managing the financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for Mechanical Engineering projects. - Ensure compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks Project Involvement. Project Design and Delivery – approximately 50% of time - Work with PM's and SMEs on key projects to develop and deliver client drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables. - Successfully manage projects of significant scope, complexity, and revenue budget. - Apply buildings engineering and project management knowledge while leading cross-functional resources to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budgets. - Meet technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary and client service objectives for projects. - Apply strong engineering skills, experience and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design for building projects. - Manage and plan the production resources and workflow to produce the design documentation, drawings, and calculations required for engineering projects. - Act as a QC reviewer on Health Sector Engineering projects. Technical Leadership – approximately 10% of time - Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Mechanical Engineering and AEC industry overall, disseminate such knowledge to team and firm, and integrate into existing processes and standards. - Assist to maintain and update Health Sector Engineering specifications, technical documentation, and standards in collaboration with other technical resources within Stantec. - Oversee Healthcare Engineering Design delivery process and best practices and coordinate with other disciplines. - Provide oversight for Healthcare Engineering staff education and certification process & balance firm, studio and staff needs. - Learning/Maintaining and Expanding Technical and Managerial Skills: - Maintain current knowledge of technologies and trends impacting Stantec's core service offerings and markets and continually strengthens skills. Education and Experience - Bachelors' degree in Engineering. - 15 or more years of related professional experience. - Professional Engineering license required. - Project Management Professional certification a plus. - LEED AP Credential preferred. - Obtained ASHRAE Healthcare Facility Design Professional (HFDP) certification or similar specific to engineering discipline. This position will report to and be required to work within the Seattle offices five days a week to start for onboarding. Presence in the offices is required a minimum of three days per week after onboarding. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 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 transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): **Salary Range(s):** • Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 143,000.00 - Max Salary $ 214,500.00 The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. **Primary Location:** United States | WA | Seattle **Organization:** BC-2048 Buildings-US Northwest **Employee Status:** Regular **Job Level:** Supervisor **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 16/06/2025 08:06:27 **Req ID:** REQ250000HK