Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

About the role

The Buildings team at Stantec is dedicated to becoming the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our professionals, including architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists, are passionate about transforming spaces that matter.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects of high complexity, leading a team or project through all phases of a project lifecycle.
• Lead the technical aspects of projects, including electrical systems and products, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Evaluate and select appropriate electrical engineered systems and products for projects.
• Prepare and review project specifications and construction documents.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and those of peers.
• Develop new standards and specifications for the electrical engineering group.
• Perform field work to review existing facility conditions and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Apply sustainable design principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate with clients, provide technical consultations, and support new project proposals.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with a lighting/electrical emphasis.
• Minimum 15 years of related professional experience.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as NFPA Standards, International Building Codes, and Applicable Energy Codes.
• Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines at the conceptual and/or schematic programming design phase.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead multiple overlapping projects and design teams while maintaining project execution excellence and schedule.
• Ability to recognize and address technical problems.
• Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to give direction and feedback to senior and junior engineers and designers.
• Ability to lead collaboration in a project team setting and engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to develop sketches, drawings, building programs, and other similar materials for use by junior engineers and designers.
• Ability to produce calculations based on project specific parameters, such as load calculations, short circuit studies, and lighting calculations.
• Ability to produce reports and studies as well as interpret the findings of reports or studies prepared by others.
• Ability to produce project specific technical specifications independently from an industry or office standard master specification.
• Experience in healthcare, laboratory, and industrial facilities is advantageous but not required.

Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience with AGI 32, SKM, and Newforma.
• Working knowledge of low voltage systems such as telecommunications, security, and fire alarm.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 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.
• Paid family leave.