Electrical Field Engineer
At our core, we are a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.
We are a leader in surface and underground hard rock mining engineering and related technology, serving the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world. This is where great ideas and rewarding careers are built.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Mining Practice is hiring an Electrical Field Engineer to join our growing team in Chandler, AZ.
The selected candidate’s primary responsibility will be representing Stantec at client field sites. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project, and will perform a variety of tasks which may include preparing calculations, design sketches and concepts, report preparation, providing contractor direction, and other field work. Projects assigned may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope. This position reports to the Supervisor of Electrical and Automation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Exceptional skills in reading and interpreting electrical deliverables including but not limited to: Single Line Diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, equipment lists, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, cable tray fill reports, electrical installation details, power layouts, lighting layouts, grounding layouts, lightning protection layouts, JB layouts, E-House or electrical room layouts.
- Capable of determining field engineering solutions to direct construction.
- Engages in the development of a field designs through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Utilizes technologies in reviewing three-dimensional models of process mechanical systems.
- Must be cable of “redlining” electrical drawings for communication to project stakeholders.
- Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors for the electrical discipline.
- Participates in client project meetings and adds value to the work currently being implemented in the field.
- Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized electrical elements.
- Participates in constructability reviews.
- Provide home office electrical engineering support in between active field assignments.
- Ability to make decisions that adhere to U.S. standards and codes.
- Following Stantec’s Health and Safety policies and implementing safe work practices.
- Working under supervision of Lead Engineer and Construction Managers.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Requisite knowledge and application of relevant codes, standards, design guidelines, association manuals of practice, energy codes, and other pertinent codes relative to jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
- General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between various engineering deliverables, vendor data, RFIs, and contractor submittals.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients, construction contractors and reviewing agencies.
- Possesses excellent time-management skills.
- Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
- Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and ProjectWise.
- Experience in an industrial and / or mining environment is preferred.
- Experience with design of Mining facilities and infrastructure is a plus.
- Fundamental understanding of electrical and I&C design and standards (NEMA, ISA, NEC).
- Technical knowledge of P&ID drawings and layout.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to perform field walks, which may include climbing ladders and walking/standing for extended periods of time is preferred.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Licensed Professional Engineer preferred but not required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience.
- REVIT and AutoCAD education and experience are a plus.
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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