Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Overview

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.

Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Designer. You will work as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Lead Engineer/Designer. You will lead in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering certain electrical power, lighting, fire alarm and other low‑voltage systems for a project, verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal engineering standards/practices. Tasks may include Revit and AutoCAD design, calculations, and field work.

The position can be located in any of the following Stantec Buildings Northeast Engineering locations:
Albany, NY;
Burlington, MA;
Butler, PA;
Cleveland, OH;
Hauppauge, NY;
New York, NY;
Philadelphia, PA;
Pittsburg, PA;
Rochester, NY;
Stamford, CT;
Vestal, NY.

• Creates electrical design documentation using Revit / AutoCAD and directs junior staff via markups or other methods to convey design intent and expectations.
• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff to develop skills, strengths and career goals.
• Leads design development from sketches to engineering calculations, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and reviews documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Coordinates with other building disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent and reviews junior staff coordination.
• Performs advanced calculations of building elements and electrical systems using company standard and proprietary software, and reviews others’ results.
• Performs or reviews field work to assess existing facility conditions for developing site‑specific electrical design documents and to monitor contractor work.
• Leads engineering construction administration duties: shop drawing and submittal review, RFIs, site observation / punch list reports.
• Leads evaluation and selection of building electrical systems/materials and develops discipline specifications.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating exercises.
• Applies technical expertise while leading cross‑functional resources to meet project requirements within established time frames and budget.
• Provides client consultation based on professional expertise and knowledge of Stantec services.
• Maintains and nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues new business opportunities.
• Acts as a resource for staff at all levels, guiding training on software, codes, field work, and design processes.
• Maintains current knowledge of technologies and trends applicable to the project and market types, continually strengthening skills.
• Implements sustainable design principles in building design and its surroundings.

• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and effective communication of ideas.
• Solid understanding of power distribution, lighting, and low‑voltage systems for the built environment.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or knowledge of construction processes, including construction administration roles.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as NFPA, International Building Codes, and applicable Energy Codes.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects and design teams while maintaining execution and schedule.
• Ability to recognize developing technical problems and initiate…