Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
With minimal guidance from the electrical team lead, you will lead electrical design and construction oversight on a broad variety of building design projects in different geographies and diverse industry sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, institutional, industrial, etc. Your involvement will start at initial proposal stage and will continue until project closeout. You will work on various electrical systems associated with buildings and other structures or places. You will work with clients, guide junior staff, and coordinate with other discipline teams.
Your Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for projects of various complexity/size.
• Assess required work and prepare proposals.
• Select appropriate team for a project and inform that team of an assignment.
• Lead electrical engineering work on all electrical systems for a project.
• Present designs to clients and obtain acceptance.
• Coordinate development of models and working drawings utilizing BIM and AutoCAD technologies.
• Prepare or oversee necessary calculations and sizing.
• Lead preparation of project specifications, including where applicable commercial terms.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in value analysis and basic cost estimating.
• Manage the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Perform and oversee the performance of necessary calculations.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Conduct peer reviews of project work prepared by other engineers.
• Lead the development of new standards, practices, and specifications for the electrical team.
• Work on multiple concurrent projects.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and other applicable building and industry codes.
• Thorough understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry practices.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Good presentation and interview skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Experience with specialty modeling software, such as AGI 32, Visual Lighting, SKM, ETAP, HOMER, etc. is an asset.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and 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.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical engineering
- Comprehensive knowledge of National Building Code and Canadian Electrical Code
- Ability to manage project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam
- Experience with specialty modeling software
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.
