Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Your Opportunity In this role, you will apply buildings mechanical engineering principles and communications skills to deliver project excellence to the communities we live, work, and play in. You will collaborate with architects, civil, electrical, and structural engineers to closely coordinate design solutions and present these to our clients. Your Key Responsibilities • Apply mechanical engineering skills, experience and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design, for building projects. • Gets assigned workflow to produce the design documentation, drawings, and calculations required for mechanical engineering projects. • Sharing knowledge with others by serving as a resource. • Meets technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary and client service objectives for each project. • Develops project related client presentations. • Maintains and expands current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project and market types and continually strengthens skills. • Attend client project meetings. • Apply buildings engineering and project management knowledge to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budgets. • Ability to travel 20%. " "Your Capabilities and Credentials • Designing HVAC and plumbing systems for facilities and built environments. • Familiarity with, and ability to produce, project-related documents and documentation standards. • Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design. • Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with owners, other disciplines involved in the project, contractors, suppliers, etc. • Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into projects. • Experience using BIM software; in particular, Revit MEP. • Experience using AutoCAD software. • Experience using Bluebeam software. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited curriculum in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the buildings design industry preferred. • Preferred candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer or is currently working toward professional licensure (EIT) 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. 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. " Primary Location: United States | VA | Charlottesville Organization: BC-2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services Employee Status: Regular Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 16/06/2025 04:06:30 Req ID: REQ250001NY Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
See More Details >>The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia is seeking qualified candidates for a Research Scientist position in a newly established multidisciplinary research center. Research at the Center is focused on supercomputer simulations of extreme conditions experienced by hypersonic vehicles and quantifying the overall uncertainty. The candidate will assume the role of a software developer in the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Propulsion Laboratory, a participating lab in the Center. The research scientist will be responsible for the development and maintenance of predictive software components, support integration into the full system, and assist with full-system testing and analysis. The candidate can expect to work with a multidisciplinary and multi-university team involving engineers, computer scientists, and mathematicians constructing a full-system package comprising predictive software, data analytics, and machine learning. The candidate will work closely with and report to the Software Architect of the research Center led by Dr. Xinfeng Gao. As a software developer, the candidate must work closely with the Software Architect in developing and implementing plans for integrating software libraries performing I/O, adaptive mesh-refinement, data assimilation, and AI/ML in a manner that supports the participation of postdocs and graduate students. The candidate may be expected to supervise other postdocs and mentor PhD students in aspects of software development and usage. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The candidate must have a Master’s or a PhD degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, or another related field by the start date. 2-5 years of research experience in computational engineering after obtaining the PhD degree is preferred. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a deep knowledge of supercomputing software development for massively-parallel computer architectures, and expertise in working with large-scale software designed for cutting-edge engineering applications. Additional requirements include proficiency with C++ and parallel programming models, experience developing complex simulation software as part of a multidisciplinary team, familiarity with best practices in software engineering, and efficacy at communicating and planning with computer-facility technical staff. Experience with algorithms for hydrodynamic-scale CFD or kinetic-scale particle methods such as Direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) is preferred. This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. person. The salary and benefits offered will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidates. The anticipated salary range is $90,000 to $100,000. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://jobs.virginia.edu/us and search for R0074540. Attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on August 20, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This is a one-year appointment, and the appointment may be renewed contingent upon available funding and satisfactory performance. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Professor Xinfeng Gao (x.gao@virginia.edu). For questions about the application process, please contact Richard Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter, at rkh6j@virginia.edu. For more information on the benefits available to Research Scientists at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
See More Details >>Description: RIVANNA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. You will work with a talented team of professionals as we strive to achieve our mission to develop and commercialize world-first imaging-based medical technologies that elevate global standards of care. In this role, you will design, test, and integrate mechanical subsystems for new and existing products. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design and product development, with a proven ability to lead complex mechanical projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and bring medical devices to market. This job will be on-site in Charlottesville, VA; applicants must be local or willing to relocate to Charlottesville for this position. Responsibilities • Product Development: Design, develop, and validate mechanical subsystems for ultrasound-based medical devices and single-use consumables at all stages from concept through production. • Mechanical Design: Independently design mechanical assemblies, create drawing files, produce BOMs, and identify optimal manufacturing methods. Use mechanical engineering design tools & methodologies (DFM/DFA, structural analysis, FEA, tolerance analysis, GD&T, etc.) to deliver products which meet specifications. • Testing & Verification: Develop test protocols and design test fixtures for mechanical components and systems. Oversee prototype testing, performance evaluation, and documentation to ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards. • Technical Leadership: Provide technical oversight to small mechanical design teams throughout the development cycle. Communicate mechanical development status, needs, and risks to cross-functional project teams. • Collaboration: Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (electrical, software, and ultrasound) to translate system requirements into mechanical specifications and perform system integration. • Manufacturing Support: Work closely with suppliers, internal manufacturing team, and external manufacturing partners to design manufacturing fixtures, perform design transfer to production, maintain the device history file, and execute engineering change orders. • Compliance: Ensure mechanical designs and development processes meet QMS and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485, FDA regulations (21 CFR 820), and IEC 60601. Requirements: • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with advanced degree preferred. • Minimum of 7 years of related experience in mechanical design engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role in electromechanical product development preferred. • Advanced knowledge of 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and proficiency in relevant mechanical engineering design tools and methodologies (structural analysis, FEA, tolerance analysis, GD&T, etc.). • Strong knowledge in designing for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) and specifying manufacturing processes for low-, mid-, and high-volume production. • Experience with full-lifecycle development of electromechanical products and high-volume consumables while successfully incorporating industrial design, human factors, sterilization, and packaging inputs. • Experience applying an iterative design process within collaborative teams and fast-paced development cycles. • Familiarity with adjacent technical domains (e.g., electrical, software, and ultrasound) and system integration process. • Basic knowledge of medical device regulations, standards, and quality management systems including ISO 13485, FDA design controls, IEC 60601, and risk management processes (ISO 14971). • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to RIVANNA leadership and external stakeholders. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a track record of analyzing complex issues and implementing effective solutions. About Rivanna Medical, Inc.: RIVANNA® is a privately held designer, manufacturer, and distributor of world-first, imaging-based medical solutions based in Charlottesville, VA. RIVANNA operates an FDA-registered and ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing facility where it produces the Accuro® product line and related medical equipment and components. Accuro is the world's first spinal navigation device designed to improve the safety, speed, and efficiency of spinal needle guidance procedures. RIVANNA's revolutionary platforms feature BoneEnhance® Multi-Frequency Image Reconstruction, which optimizes ultrasound for the visualization of bony versus soft tissue anatomy, and SpineNav3D™ AI-Based Spine Recognition, which automates ultrasound image interpretation. Employee Benefits at Rivanna Medical: Rivanna Medical offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health insurance, vision and dental coverage, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and more. We are continually seeking to enhance our team with individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences. This diversity of thought and perspective drives innovation and strengthens our commitment to creating an inclusive team environment where our core values of trust, humility, and dedication are practiced every day. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Rivanna Medical is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. All employees must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their positions.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Charlottesville, VA, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,120 mechanical trade professionals in Virginia, with wages in Charlottesville averaging around $568 per week. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with potential earnings exceeding $766 per week for experienced mechanical trade professionals.
