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
Are you ready to grow? We are looking for an Electrical Engineer (location is flexible) to support our growth within the Water Business Line at Stantec. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on water and wastewater. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional’s appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform engineering design tasks on assigned projects under minimal supervision, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and technical calculations.
- Develop project scope, budgets, and design approach for all project sizes, and support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in client project requirement meetings, coordination meetings with internal and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors in preparation and coordination of project specifications.
- Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
- Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members. Apply advanced knowledge of current principles and practices of electrical engineering and keeps informed of new methods and developments.
- Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited.
- Contribute to the development of new standards and specifications of electrical design.
- May supervise the work of other project resources, including setting the project budget and their schedules for completing the work in conjunction with Project Manager(s).
- Engineer of record on own work product, work of non-licensed engineers and designers.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards as well as electrical codes.
- Experience with distribution systems operating at 120/208V, 480V, and 4160V.
- Experience with the development of schematic control diagrams and block diagrams.
- Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
- Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
- Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
- 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.
- Advanced understanding of electrical systems for water and wastewater infrastructure, including both municipal and industrial facilities.
- In-depth knowledge of the NEC and IBC as they relate to electrical systems design.
- Full compliance with and implementation of Water BOU design standards and Water BOU Electrical Discipline standards and procedures.
- Effective coordination and cooperation with project engineering disciplines while working collaboratively with project leadership.
- Well-versed understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoDesk products (i.e. AutoCAD, BIM360). Familiarity with Revit is a plus but not a requirement.
- Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP and SKM PowerTools is a plus, but not a requirement.
- Experience with the construction phase of the projectCommunities 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.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- A minimum of ten years of related work experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Professional Engineer (PE) and the ability to obtain your PE in the states where projects require a licensed professional engineer.
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.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum of ten years of related work experience or equivalent
- Professional Engineer (PE) and ability to obtain PE where required
- Knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards and electrical codes (NEC, IBC)
- Experience with distribution systems operating at 120/208V, 480V, and 4160V
- Experience developing schematic control diagrams and block diagrams
- Strong understanding of project document production and relationship between drawings and specifications (water/wastewater)
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite and Autodesk products (AutoCAD, BIM360)
- Familiarity with Revit
- Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP and SKM PowerTools
- Experience with construction phase of projects
- Ability to lead project teams, check work of others, and manage project budget/schedule
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.
