Principal Electrical Engineer – Client & Business Growth Focus at Stantec

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Engagement, Project Leadership, Electrical Engineering, LV Power Systems, Lighting Design, PowerCAD, AGI/Dialux, Business Development, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Mentoring, Technical Leadership, Innovative Designs, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

About the Role We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Sydney Buildings team. This is a full-time leadership role that blends technical excellence with strategic business development and client engagement. As a senior member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across a diverse portfolio of building projects. Your ability to lead from the front—both technically and commercially—will be key to your success. Bring your technical leadership to a role with a growth focus. What you’ll be doing: Lead client-facing project delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong stakeholder satisfaction. Drive business development initiatives, identifying and pursuing new project opportunities and nurturing long-term client partnerships. Manage internal design teams and oversee engineering assessments across complex, multi-client projects. Represent Stantec in industry forums, client presentations, and strategic meetings to enhance our market presence. Deliver technically sound and innovative electrical designs, reports, and specifications across sectors including health, defence, high-rise, industrial, and education. Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a strong track record of client engagement and project leadership. Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of delivery. Strong technical knowledge in LV power systems and lighting design, with proficiency in tools such as PowerCAD and AGI/Dialux. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for building client relationships and growing business pipelines. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. About Stantec The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. What we offer Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing. Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment. Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave. Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others Professional Memberships Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs Service Recognition Awards How to apply If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below. Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time. .

Responsibilities

Lead client-facing project delivery and drive business development initiatives. Manage internal design teams and deliver innovative electrical designs across various sectors.