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 bring passion and innovation to every project, creating buildings that enhance the quality of life globally.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects of high complexity, contributing to the conceptualization and development of full documentation for new construction and renovation projects across various facility types.
• Supervise a team of electrical engineers and designers, guiding their development and career goals.
• Lead client meetings to establish design criteria, review project progress, and support through construction administration.
• Select and engineer all electrical systems and products for a project, preparing and reviewing project specifications and construction documents.
• Develop designs through sketches, engineering calculations, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats, coordinating with the project team.
• Conduct quality assurance and control on own projects and those of peers, participating in project coordination meetings.
• Develop new standards and specifications for the electrical engineering group, collaborating with other engineers.
• Perform field work to review existing facility conditions and contractors’ work, applying sustainable design principles.
• Provide client consultation and support new project proposals, fostering client relationships and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, giving direction and feedback, and engaging in creative and critical thought.
• Ensure accurate and complete work of others, managing time to meet project deadlines and budgets, and recognizing and addressing technical issues.
• Apply technical expertise to meet project requirements within established timelines and budgets.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience in power distribution, lighting, and low voltage systems.
• Knowledge of construction processes and construction administration roles.
• Ability to apply sustainable design principles throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards, such as NFPA, International Building Codes, and energy codes.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and design teams, maintain project execution excellence, and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, and experience with AGI 32, SKM, and Newforma.
• Experience in healthcare, laboratory, and industrial facilities is advantageous but not required.

Qualifications

• 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.