Principal, Electrical Engineer

Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you will work with us to advance the industry and further build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B+ company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you will find yourself working with leaders in hydroelectric power, transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and other renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

The Energy group of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal  Electrical Engineer position supporting our operations in the Western United States.

At Stantec we believe growing a great engineering consulting and construction services company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are motivated to use every talent they possess, plus apply imagination, determination, and a drive to do the extraordinary. We believe that building a great career is as important as Building a Better World.

Stantec is a global leader in the provision of strategic planning, design, construction and engineering program management services for projects around the world. We focus on water and natural resources – providing services to a full range of water-related projects and programs ranging from water supply, treatment and storage, dams, water management for the natural resources industry, and coastal restoration to renewable power and environmental services.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer your primary role will be to support project execution as a project manager, project technical lead, electrical lead, and discipline engineer for a variety of projects with varying size and complexity. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/practices. You will maintain relations with current and future clients within our Energy business line. You must be a hands-on problem solver willing to work through issues as they arise with staff, clients, offices, disciplines, and projects. You must also foster effective working relationships between colleagues, associates, clients, and officials. You will work primarily in the hydropower and water resource sectors.

If working on the most challenging water and natural resources projects around the world, building on your talents through knowledge-sharing with some of the world’s top talent appeals to you, join us.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working with a multi-discipline group of engineers and technicians providing lead electrical engineering services to public and private sector clients including supervision of a project team, design work, field work, and project management activities.
  
• Providing lead electrical engineering support or project management for development of new hydroelectric projects and rehabilitation of existing hydroelectric facilities including: electrical power and control systems for water control structures such as dams, spillways, intakes and outlets, pipelines, penstocks; generators and excitation systems; generator auxiliary systems; generator buses; generator circuit breakers; unit step-up transformers; power plant high voltage switchyards and substations; balance of plant electrical systems such as medium and low voltage switchgear, motor control centers, DC battery systems, backup generators, etc.; protection and control systems; grounding and lighting systems, fire protection systems.
  
• Design and preparation of technical specifications and drawings in CADD (AutoCAD).
  
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality, and within budget.
  
• Serve as the project's point of contact with clients, agencies, and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals.
  
• Support proposal development and other business development activities.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
• Comply with all company, Federal, and project site policies and procedures.
  
• Follow Stantec and client safe work practices and adhere to all company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.