Electrical Designer
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Buildings group in Berkley provides Engineering, Architecture, and Interior Design across multiple sectors including education, multi-family housing, workplace, civic, and research and development. Our team is passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home.
- Perform electrical engineering design which may include engineering drawings, calculations, reports, design criteria, to support electrical engineering projects.
- Perform calculations to analyze and design electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
- Assist in the evaluation and selection of electrical systems and materials and the development of electrical specifications.
- Contribute to the development of electrical systems, through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
- Prepare electrical engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans and schedules.
- Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
- Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
- Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
- Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimating to support engineering projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Successful history of collaboration and teaming with electrical contractors on Design-Build projects or other alternate project delivery methods is preferred.
- Experience in the built environment and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.
- Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
- Deep understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting systems, and fire alarms systems for the built environment.
- Strong knowledge of higher education, science & technology, commercial workplace and/or industrial market sectors including architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers operating within these markets.
- Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
- Strong client communication and interpersonal skills - Functional knowledge of recent versions of Revit MEP and Navisworks.
- Strong working knowledge of AGI 32 (or equivalent), load analysis software, Microsoft Office, Newforma Project Center (or equivalent data management software) and Bluebeam.
- Periodic travel may be required to meet engagement/client requirements - may include regional or national based on the contracted requirements.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree Engineering with an emphasis in Electrical Engineering is required.
- A minimum of two years of related work experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
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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In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.
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