Stantec

Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec$117K — $176K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Professional Engineering license; eligibility for licensure in Arizona preferred.
  • 15 years of engineering, design, and construction experience in heavy industries, particularly mining.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.
  • Proven leadership abilities in engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design and engineering for all project phases.
  • Conduct detailed planning studies and prepare design calculations.
  • Act as Engineer-of-Record for projects or components.
  • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
  • Prepare and coordinate electrical construction documents and specifications.
  • Facilitate project coordination meetings with stakeholders.
  • Perform quality assurance on projects and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
  • Flexible work arrangements, with options for hybrid work.
  • Ten paid holidays and vacation accrual of 10-20 days per year.
Full Job Description
Opportunity

We are looking for a talented and passionate Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. A background in mining or heavy industrial and processing sectors is preferred. The successful candidate would primarily be supporting Mining work in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a strong interdisciplinary team that works on a variety of unique and exciting Energy & Resources projects across North America and Internationally and offers an excellent career development opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team of design and engineering professionals to deliver projects. Your primary duty will be to lead the electrical design and engineering portions of all phases of the projects you are assigned to, from planning through post-construction.

You will be responsible for applying engineering knowledge and professional judgement acquired through experience to plan, size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards and industry best practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, liaising with clients, carrying out detailed planning studies, preparing design calculations, authoring technical reports, delivering presentations to stakeholders, leading the development of construction packages (drawings and technical specifications), estimating construction costs, monitoring and supporting construction, participating in commissioning, and contributing to business development activities. You should be capable of working independently with minimal supervision and with a reflective mindset and a willingness to challenge both personal and teamwork.

Below are some of the responsibilities, but not limited to:
  • Act as an Engineer-of-Record for projects and/or project components.
  • Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
  • Participates in client project requirement meetings, value engineering analysis, and basic cost estimating.
  • Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
  • Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
  • Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
  • Assists with the development of proposal.
  • Incorporation of innovation, optimization, and standardization in designs as appropriate considering constructability and economics.
  • Familiarity with Mine Safety and Health Administration Regulations is preferred.
  • Proven leadership abilities with strong project engineering experience, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams, project planning, and successful delivery of technical outcomes.
  • Oversees and manages multiple projects.
  • Provides guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.

Capabilities and Credentials
  • Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
  • Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of National Electric Code and applicable energy codes.
  • Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
  • Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with AGI 32, Visual Lighting Software, ETAP, SKM, Revit (preferred).
  • Lead the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings, such as: - Single line diagrams (SLDs)
  • Power and Lighting Plans
  • Grounding and Lightning Protection Plans
  • Elevations
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Motor control schematics
  • Riser diagrams
  • Installation details
  • Schedules (panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.)
  • Lead the preparation of electrical technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans.
  • Lead the coordination of electrical technical specifications and drawings with construction documents and other disciplines.
  • Lead the modeling, study, and analysis of power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor acceleration studies).
  • Familiar with design of mine infrastructure, including switch rooms, cabling, and tray systems; power distribution and GPR/charging current assessments; condition assessments and functional testing.
  • Experience in process control and instrumentation design for mine services, including material handling, hoisting systems, ventilation, process piping, and industrial building services.
  • Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
  • Ability to: - Assist in the develop construction bid documents
  • Bid review, proposal development, and job hour estimates
  • Develop and build Client relations.
  • Assist with electrical construction, startup, and commissioning field support: client, contractor, and vendor interaction.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • Professional Engineering license is required.
  • Eligibility for a Professional Engineering license in the State of Arizona and / or Southwestern US states.
  • 15 years of engineering, design, and construction experience in heavy industry or surface or underground mining.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a range of internal and external customers.

Office Location and Schedule
  • Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at the infrastructure facilities.
  • Stantec offers flexible work environment. While our preference is for the successful candidate to work from the office at least two days per week, we are open to discussing hybrid work arrangements.
  • Location - Arizona, Colorado, Utah
  • Willingness to travel to client sites or other Stantec offices (~10% travel).

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Other Locations: United States | CO | Denver
Organization: BC-2554 E&R-US Delivery Center
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 26/06/2026 06:06:08
Req ID: 1006488

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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
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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