Job description

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 We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can work with an experienced group of designers to prepare building electrical plans and specifications. The candidate will act as a technical leader and design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects. Your Key Responsibilities • 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); • Prepare photometric studies; • Model electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools; • 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, the design and modeling of lighting and associated control systems; • 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 • A Professional Engineering License is required; • Previous managerial experience leading a team of engineers on projects; • Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors; • A working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or BIM System(s), specifically REVIT MEP is preferred; • Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices; • Familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical and plumbing requirements as well as architecture; • In depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems; • Fire alarm system design and in-depth knowledge of the NFPA preferred; • 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 • Candidates must possess a minimum of 10+ years experience of electrical design for commercial, healthcare, mission critical, advanced manufacturing and/or institutional buildings; • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university. 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.

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Must-haves

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Your Key Responsibilities
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;
Provide construction administration services to contractors;
Interact with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ);
Prepare photometric studies;
Model electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools;
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, the design and modeling of lighting and associated control systems;
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
A Professional Engineering License is required;
Previous managerial experience leading a team of engineers on projects;
Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors;
Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices;
Familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical and plumbing requirements as well as architecture;

Nice-to-haves

A working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or BIM System(s), specifically REVIT MEP is preferred;
Fire alarm system design and in-depth knowledge of the NFPA preferred;

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Platform: oracle-cloud
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