Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec

The Role

Overview

Lead electrical design and engineering for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • power studies
  • design review
  • qa/qc
  • project management
  • client meetings
  • mentorship

Tasks

-Conduct technical reviews of project deliverables produced by peers and subordinate engineers. -Lead the modeling, study, and analysis of power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor acceleration studies). -Be the electrical engineerofrecord (EOR) for projects and project components of varying degrees of complexity. -Lead the preparation of electrical studies, assessments, technical memorandums, and reports. Evaluate and select electrical products and engineered systems for use on projects. -Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought. -Conduct quality assurance reviews and implements quality control frameworks on own projects. -Act as technical lead and/or project manager on electrical projects. -Act as electrical discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects. -Conduct and/or oversee field reviews required to assess existing asbuilt conditions. -Lead the preparation of electrical technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans. -Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating. -Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors. -Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group. -Participate in constructability reviews. -Act as a senior technical resource and electrical task lead on large and/or complex projects. -Conduct and/or oversee construction phase services, such as responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and completing field reviews of construction for conformance with design. -Lead the coordination of electrical technical specifications and drawings with construction documents and other disciplines. -Oversee and manage multiple projects. -Provide guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers. -Develop and manage electrical scope, budget, staffing, and schedule for projects of all sizes. -Lead the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings, such as:

Requirements

  • pe license
  • bachelor ee
  • etap
  • autocad
  • project management
  • 15 years

What You Bring

-Licensed Professional Engineer. -Strong interpersonal skills. -Motor control schematics -Ability to manage time to meet project budget and schedule. -Strong presentation, interpersonal and interview skills. -Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering -Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards as well as electrical and building codes. -Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or EasyPower is a significant asset. Advanced knowledge of associated studies is a requirement. -Demonstrated ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project delivery. -Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoDesk products (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit). Familiarity with Bentley products (i.e., Microstation) is an asset. -Very strong oral and written communication skills. -Ability to effectively review the work of others for accuracy and completeness. -Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water/wastewater industry. -Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others. -Desire and ability to provide coaching and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff. -Minimum of 15 years’ experience in consulting supporting water & wastewater infrastructure projects is required. -Very strong technical writing skills (reports, memorandums, specifications). -Project management experience, particularly in the municipal water/wastewater sector, will be a significant asset. -Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.

Benefits

-Grounding and Lightning Protection Plans

The Company

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Residential

Commercial

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Transport

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear

Government

Manufacturing

Environment