Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Buildings electrical design knowledge, including but not limited to electrical, lighting, and fire alarm systems, device layouts, circuiting, panel schedules and load calcs, riser diagrams, and schedules.
• Ability to prepare and review detailed drawings.
• Ability to integrate design elements with architectural, civil, structural, ICT, mechanical and other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
• Strong knowledge applicable codes and standards.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn specialty engineering applications such as SKM Power Tools.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into deliverables.
• Ability to demonstrate a credible and trustworthy presence through professionalism, demeanor, and technical knowledge.
• Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively support technical project consultation with key clients and project stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software; in particular, AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong working knowledge of California Building Codes.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with REAL ID with a good driving record.

Preferred:

• Professional experience in buildings electrical design for additional market segments in which we operate (healthcare, education, military and commercial).
• Familiarity with various construction delivery processes such as Design-Build.
• Knowledge of specialty electrical or lighting calculation applications.
• Additional professional certifications, registrations, and credentials relevant to Stantec’s practice areas and/or markets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree or technical school diploma/certificate in a related program
• Minimum of eight years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of Education and related experience.
• EIT preferred
  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.
  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.

• Serves as the electrical task designer with engineer oversight on assigned projects.
• Provide engineering management support on projects under the supervision of Project Manager and/or Project Engineer.
• Performs field investigations and analyzes existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.
• May perform power system studies including load profile and/or flow analysis, short-circuit analysis, protective coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• An ability to learn and apply electrical engineering skills and knowledge to research and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Prepare required calculations to meet project requirements
• Supports project requirements including basis-of design narratives, opinions-of-probable-costs estimates, drawing documentation, systems design and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.
• Actively participates in the development of design and junior engineering staff through work on projects as well as serving as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior design staff.
• Effectively delegates work to production support staff.
• Effectively partners with other projects and practice team members to deliver design excellence.
• Reviews drawings and research electrical and safety code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations.
• Has the ability to interact and effectively communicate with clients and project stakeholders.
• Communicate with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs.
• Provides input on creation and editing of technical specifications.
• Provides contract documents that meet the required codes and quality assurance standards.
• Resolves design conflicts and questions and provides recommendations to address issues and add value.
• Understands and works within project budgets and schedules to help project manager meet project financial and schedule goals.
• Learning/Maintaining and Expanding Technical Skills
• Maintains and shares current knowledge of technologies, trends and the markets in which we work as they apply to the applicable project types and continually strengthens skills.
• Proactively pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in-house and external training.