Stantec

Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering License required
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical design for various building types
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or BIM systems, especially REVIT MEP preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of lighting, fire alarm systems, and grounding/lighting protection systems
  • Strong interpersonal skills for client and team interaction
  • Ability to establish relationships with clients and contractors

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain design schedules for multiple projects
  • Coordinate design activities across engineering disciplines
  • Perform site surveys and prepare feasibility reports
  • Create comprehensive project documentation including electrical layouts and specifications
  • Provide construction administration support to contractors
  • Interact with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on compliance matters
  • Mentor junior staff and enhance their design skills

Benefits

  • Supportive team environment with experienced designers
  • Opportunity to lead and manage high-stakes projects
  • Fieldwork opportunities that combine design and practical application
  • Exposure to diverse building types including healthcare and advanced manufacturing
  • Growth potential through mentoring and leadership responsibilities
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can work with an experienced group of designers to prepare building electrical plans and specifications. The candidate will act as a technical leader and design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Establish schedules and provide regular maintenance of design schedules;
  • Coordinate cross-discipline design activities;
  • Perform site surveys using basic surveying tools and electrical safety equipment;
  • Prepare site analysis reports regarding the feasibility of proposed projects and potential issues that may arise during construction;
  • Prepare project documentation including electrical equipment layouts and schedules, site plans, one-line diagrams, grounding diagrams, lighting plans, fire alarm plans, installation details, diagrams and schematics, and construction specifications;
  • Provide construction administration services to contractors;
  • Interact with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ);
  • Prepare photometric studies;
  • Model electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools;
  • Specify electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, motors, and variable frequency drives;
  • Modeling and analysis of normal and emergency power distribution systems, the design of life safety systems, the design and modeling of lighting and associated control systems;
  • Coordinate with the Plumbing, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, and Telecommunication/Audio Visual discipline's project design teams;
  • Mentor and work with junior design staff.


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • A Professional Engineering License is required;
  • Previous managerial experience leading a team of engineers on projects;
  • Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors;
  • A working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or BIM System(s), specifically REVIT MEP is preferred;
  • Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices;
  • Familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical and plumbing requirements as well as architecture;
  • In depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems;
  • Fire alarm system design and in-depth knowledge of the NFPA preferred;
  • In depth knowledge of grounding and lightning protection systems.
  • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, when dealing with clients, project managers, junior design staff, and executive management;
  • Able to meet the badging requirements set forth by our clients.
  • Ability to work with management to establish, track and achieve goals based on project and departmental priorities.


Education and Experience
  • Candidates must possess a minimum of 10+ years experience of electrical design for commercial, healthcare, mission critical, advanced manufacturing and/or institutional buildings;
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.


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 Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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