Industrial Engineer - Hybrid

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Buildings Civic | Industrial Sector Group offers services for all phases of a project life cycle from pre-project planning through to detailed design for engineering analysis studies, and construction documents for capital investment projects. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built. Exercising creativity and ingenuity, our team develops unique solutions for our clients that integrate people, materials, equipment and information in productive ways. Our professionals deliver convenient, integrated, and practical solutions to complex industrial problems. Comprised of industry process experts, engineers, and architects, we provide career opportunities as unique as you are.

A key factor in the success of Stantec has been our commitment to a fully integrated A/E design approach where information and ideas are freely shared, and decisions and direction are effectively communicated. The Buildings Civic | Industrial Sector Group is made up of all key disciplines – architecture, industrial, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil and project management located throughout the United States and Canada. This approach provides us with a better overall understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in our projects, and our clients benefit from the robust, integrated design solutions that are developed and delivered. Our team demonstrates a commitment to thrive in a team-oriented, proactive organization where client service is of the highest priority.

Stantec utilizes a team approach to the work – a team made up of the client, operators, stakeholders, and Stantec – where information and ideas are shared, and decisions and direction are effectively communicated. This approach leverages the collective experience and expertise of the team to create robust solutions for our clients. Our clients come from transit, municipal, national defense, manufacturing, and food & beverage sectors. 

Some of our project types include new construction and renovation of: 

• Operations, maintenance, and storage facilities for light rail, heavy rail, bus, fleet, mining, etc.

• Transit Stations and Centers

• Public Works and Utilities Campuses

• Federal operations and maintenance facilities

• Aircraft hangars

• Food processing facilities

• Warehousing and distribution centers

• Component manufacturing and assembly facilities

• Other light industrial projects

We have a new opportunity for an Industrial Engineer.  This is an excellent opportunity for an Industrial Engineer who has an interest in applying efficient solutions to complex challenges. You will work on tasks with close guidance and direction from a Senior Industrial Architect.  Design work primarily involves functional planning, workflow and facility optimization, and facility layout. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Understand client needs and translate into project team actions (prioritization, sequencing, execution, and delegation of tasks). 

• Participating in on-site workshops and presentations with clients and other architects and engineers.

• Developing process flow diagrams identifying personnel, material, vehicle and equipment flows.

• Developing functional programs identifying area space needs, space gross-up factors, and requirements.

• Developing and compiling equipment lists, schedules and datasheets.

• 3D modeling of industrial shops and storage equipment.

• Develop and apply interdisciplinary coordination experience to evaluate facility and operational tradeoffs, determine practical design solutions, and mitigate potential project issues as early as possible in the project.

• Execute work in an organized manner, adhering to standards and processes, project management framework, and project documentation policies.

• Communicate and coordinate proactively and effectively with colleagues at the team, studio, and project level.

• Independently plan, lead, and/or contribute to meetings and workshops during all phases of a project to gather, clarify, and confirm information.

• Apply strong communication and organizational skills (technical writing, technical presentations, information gathering and collaborative style workshops, informal meetings) in the execution of project tasks.

• Formulate appropriate and effective technical approaches for the industrial engineering scope of work on a project and be fully accountable to contractual commitments.

• Execute a portion of the technical work independently, with support from others as required (in more specialized skillsets, software, application areas).

• Support the learning and development of teammates via informal support and/or mentoring opportunities.

• Effectively translate client requirements into a work breakdown structure (time allocation, schedule development, resource identification) to support development of proposals 

• Network internally and externally to raise awareness of the value of industrial engineering in applicable project types and scopes of work.

• Stay up to date with industry/market trends, emerging technologies, and skillsets applicable to our work and client needs.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.

• Understanding phases of A/E document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

• Ability to develop floor plans, sections, and details.

• Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.

• Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.

• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.

• Ability to communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).

• Ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively.

• Strong presentation and interview skills.

• Strong understanding of Revit or AutoCAD and the use of it as a design tool.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe software such as InDesign and Photoshop.

Education and Experience   

Bachelor’s Degree or higher Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred. Other relevant programs may be considered). A minimum of 5 years of similar experience. 

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.

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