Your Opportunity
We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can work with an experienced group of engineers and architects to prepare building electrical plans and specifications;
Your Key Responsibilities
Act as a technical leader, reporting to Engineering Director, and design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects;
- 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);
- 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, with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools
- Design and modeling of lighting and associated control systems;
- Prepare photometric studies;
- Coordinate with the Plumbing, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, and Telecommunication/Audio Visual discipline’s project design teams;
- Mentor and work with junior design staff.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors
- Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices;
- Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies;
- Experience with design and construction of commercial, industrial, and utility scale power distribution systems including selecting and specifying conductors, raceway, switch gear, motor control centers, panelboards, circuit breakers, and other common power distribution components;
- Experience in commercial, health care, advanced manufacturing, data centers, and/or mission critical facilities;
- Experience with designing electrical and life safety systems based on NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, and ANSI/EIA/TIA compliant;
- Familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical and plumbing requirements as well as architecture;
- Technical writing experience and proficiency;
- Familiarity with REVIT and knowledge of BIM;
- Modeling electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools;
- Specifying electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, motors, and variable frequency drives;
- In depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems;
- 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
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university;
- 10-15+ years of engineering experience in the building design and the construction industry;
- 5+ years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients either as a project manager or as the engineering lead;
- Current Professional Engineers license in the US;
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 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US
- 10-15+ years engineering experience in building design and construction
- 5+ years as primary engineering interface with clients as project manager or engineering lead
- Proficiency modeling and analysis of power distribution systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or similar IEEE-compliant tools
- Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale systems
- Experience designing electrical and life-safety systems per NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, and ANSI/EIA/TIA standards
- Experience specifying transformers, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, conductors, raceway, generators, UPS, motors, and VFDs
- In-depth knowledge of lighting, lighting control systems, grounding, and lightning protection
- Familiarity with REVIT and knowledge of BIM workflows
- Ability to prepare electrical equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, grounding diagrams, lighting plans, fire alarm plans, and construction specifications
- Ability to perform site surveys and prepare feasibility/site analysis reports
- Construction administration experience and ability to interact with AHJ and contractors
- Strong technical writing and computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal, client-facing, and mentoring skills
- Able to meet client badging requirements
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.
