Senior 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 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 transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your Opportunity
Our Energy-East group has an opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of industry standards and electrical engineering design principles.
- Apply knowledge of electrical power design in support of a range of projects, including power generation (thermal and renewable) plants, industrial plants, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
- Apply knowledge of one-line drawings, elementary diagrams, and wiring diagrams, equipment specifications (including transformers, MCC, switchgear, substation equipment); power plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, system studies and protective relay settings.
- Apply knowledge of power systems ranging from Low Voltage (0 – 1 kV) to Medium Voltage (1 kV - 64 kV) distribution and transmission systems.
- Routinely interact with, manage, and serve clients.
- Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers both Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Systems products for a project.
- Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
- Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of electrical systems and provides markups for junior engineers.
- Prepares and revises documentation in various electrical phases including site plans, floor plans, wiring diagrams and details mostly for heavy industrial, water, renewable (PV) and generation projects.
- Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, client and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Participates in client project meetings and basic cost estimating.
- Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
- Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.
- Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
- Assists with the development of proposal and engineering level of effort for smaller, less complex projects.
- Oversees multiple Electrical Engineering projects.
- Participates in constructability review.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- A self-starter, able to resolve engineering design issues and develop project scope documents, technical reports, cost estimates and project proposals.
- Record of successfully delivering projects on-time and on-budget, while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Familiar and working knowledge of ETAP, Easypower, and SKM software, including utility modeling conducting load flow analysis, arc fault and coordination studies.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written. This position will require frequent client interaction and associated documentation.
- Thorough understanding of design standards and codes common to industrial facilities.
- Ability to provide detailed power system designs for generation plants (Combustion, PV, BESS, etc.) with system voltage ranging from Low Voltage (0 – 1 kV) to Medium Voltage (1 kV - 64 kV).
- Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and applicable energy codes.
- Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, means, methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
- Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others, including mentoring staff.
- Strong presentation and interview skills.
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
- Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
- Prior to employment with Stantec, the candidate may be required successfully pass a physical and drug/alcohol screening, if applicable.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited University. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Electrical engineering & design.
- Experience in utility power plants and industrial facility projects is preferred.
- Prior experience in consulting for an A/E firm supporting industrial facilities or an EPC contractor is preferred.
- Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within one year of accepting position.
This position will be based out of Stantec’s Quincy MA location – remote or hybrid work may be considered.
Typical office or home-office environment working with computers and remaining stationary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to industrial process equipment and 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.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized