Electrical Engineer

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Walnut Creek, CA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Real Estate • Consulting
The Role
Design and engineer electrical systems for water/wastewater projects: prepare calculations, drawings, single-line and control schematics, specifications; review shop drawings; conduct field investigations and construction-phase services; coordinate with clients, contractors, and project teams; support estimating and business development.
Summary Generated by Built In

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, #H2O+U

Your Opportunity

You will be part of the electrical discipline designing and engineering impactful projects that range in size and complexity. As a licensed professional, your duties may include responsibility for project deliverables as Engineer-of-Record. You will be responsible for applying detailed electrical engineering knowledge, concepts and professional judgement acquired through experience to size, evaluate, select and specify electrical systems for use on assigned projects in accordance with relevant codes and standards. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, liaising with clients and/or contractors, preparing design calculations, development of construction packages (drawings and specifications), estimating construction costs, and contributing to business development activities. The projects that you will be assigned to will require knowledge of power distribution, power generation, controls, lighting and related electrical systems, particularly in water/wastewater applications. #ElectricalH2O 

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, select, specify, and review shop drawings for electrical systems and products for a project.
  • Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
  • Utilize technologies in development of three-dimensional models of electrical systems.
  • Prepare and revise documentation in various phases of design and construction, including plans, single line diagrams, ladder control schematics, equipment layouts and details.
  • Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
  • Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
  • Prepare and coordinate the project specifications with construction documents.
  • Conduct reviews required to assess field conditions.
  • Conduct construction phase services, responds to RFIs, reviews shop drawings, and conducts reviews of construction for general conformance with design. 
Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards as well as electrical and building codes.
  • Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, specifically in the municipal water/wastewater industry.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, the National Electrical Code, California Title 24, means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly related to the water/wastewater industry.
  • Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
  • Very strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong presentation, interpersonal and interview skills.
  • Well-versed understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoDesk products (i.e. AutoCAD) and/or Bentley products (i.e. Microstation). Familiarity with Revit is an asset.
  • Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP and/or SKM PowerTools is an asset.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience. 

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 water and/or wastewater related facilities. 

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.


About Us

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

About the Team
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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Minimum 7 years of electrical engineering experience
  • Knowledge and application of National Electrical Code and California Title 24
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems for water/wastewater (power distribution, generation, controls, lighting)
  • Experience producing project documents (drawings, specifications) and understanding their relationship
  • Well-versed in Microsoft Office and AutoDesk (AutoCAD) and/or Bentley (MicroStation)
  • Ability to perform field investigations, construction-phase services, review shop drawings, and respond to RFIs
  • Strong oral and written communication, presentation, interpersonal and team collaboration skills
  • Familiarity with Revit
  • Experience with ETAP and/or SKM PowerTools
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The Company
HQ: Edmonton, Alberta
22,253 Employees

What We Do

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients'​ needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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