Senior Electrical Engineer
As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful.
Join the Integrated Design team to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Our team works on a wide array of projects in areas including generation – thermal, heavy industrial, hydropower and other renewable sources of energy; substation and transmission and distribution, waste water, oil and gas and mining. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll 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 group to contribute to some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. You’ll find yourself working with leaders in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
Your Opportunity
Integrated Design is looking for a talented and passionate Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a strong interdisciplinary team that works on a variety of unique and exciting Energy & Resources projects across North America and Internationally and offers an excellent career development opportunity.
Your Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team of design and engineering professionals to deliver projects. Your primary duty will be to lead the electrical design and engineering portions of all phases of the projects you are assigned to, from planning through post-construction.
You will be responsible for applying engineering knowledge and professional judgement acquired through experience to plan, size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards and industry best practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, liaising with clients, carrying out detailed planning studies, preparing design calculations, authoring technical reports, delivering presentations to stakeholders, leading the development of construction packages (drawings and technical specifications), estimating construction costs, monitoring and supporting construction, participating in commissioning, and contributing to business development activities.
Below are some of the responsibilities but not limited to:
- Acts as Engineer-of-Record for projects and/or project components.
- Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
- Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
- Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
- 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 with the development of proposal.
- Oversees and manages multiple projects.
- Provides guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Canadian Electrical Code and applicable energy codes.
- Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with AGI 32, Visual Lighting Software, ETAP, SKM, Revit (preferred).
- Lead the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings, such as:
- Single line diagrams (SLDs)
- Power and Lighting Plans
- Grounding and Lightning Protection Plans
- Elevations
- Wiring diagrams
- Motor control schematics
- Riser diagrams
- Installation details
- Schedules (panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.)
- Single line diagrams (SLDs)
- Lead the preparation of electrical technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans.
- Lead the coordination of electrical technical specifications and drawings with construction documents and other disciplines.
- Lead the modeling, study, and analysis of power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor acceleration studies).
- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
- Willing and able to travel occasionally when required.
- Ability to:
- Assist in the develop construction bid documents
- Bid review, proposal development, and job hour estimates
- Develop and build Client relations.
- Assist in the develop construction bid documents
- Assist with electrical construction, startup, and commissioning field support: client, contractor, and vendor interaction.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer.
- A minimum of ten years of related work experience.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a range of internal and external customers.
Office Location and Schedule
- Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at the infrastructure facilities.
- Hybrid work model to work from home is possible.
- Location – Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Fredericton
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.