Senior Electrical Engineer at Stantec

Sacramento, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Hydroelectric Systems, Control Systems, Project Management, Field Work, Design Review, Load Flow Studies, Short Circuit Studies, Relay Protection Systems, PLC Control Systems, Electrical Infrastructure Assessment, Proposal Development, Safety Practices, Team Leadership, Multi-discipline Collaboration, Business Development

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us. Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future. Your Opportunity The Sacramento office of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Stantec) is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Electrical Engineer position supporting our Power & Dams Engineering group with a strong focus in integration of all hydroelectric plant systems. 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 hydrogeneration, dams, and water management for the natural resources industry. If working on the most challenging hydro 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 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 for development of new hydroelectric projects and rehabilitation of existing hydroelectric facilities including: 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; 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; and grounding and lighting systems. Oversee the preparation load flow and short circuit studies for electrical power systems for hydroelectric generating plant and high voltage substations using ETAP, SKM, and EasyPower software. Design review electromechanical and microprocessor-based relay protection systems for hydro-generation equipment. Design review of PLC based control systems for control and monitoring of major industrial equipment and facilities. Existing facility electrical infrastructure and equipment assessment for development of reports outlining recommendations for rehabilitation and improvements. 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide lead electrical engineering services for hydroelectric projects, including design work, field work, and project management activities. Responsibilities also include overseeing the preparation of load flow and short circuit studies and supporting business development activities.