Electrical Engineer - Buildings

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Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Our Buildings team is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Designer. You will work with 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.

You will perform a variety of tasks which may include Revit and AutoCAD design, calculations, and field work.

Your

Key Responsibilities

• Creates electrical design documentation for the electrical discipline using direct knowledge of relevant software programs such as Revit / AutoCAD and providing direction to junior staff via markups or other method to convey design intent and expectations.
• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff to develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentor to strengthen technical abilities and develop career goals.
• Leads in the development of a design through sketches, 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 (architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent (either working directly with these other disciplines or by providing guidance / review of junior staff performing this coordination).
• Performs advanced calculations of building elements and electrical systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software and has the ability to review and interpret the results provided by others.
• Performs field work (or reviews field work performed by others) to review existing facility conditions for use in development of site-specific electrical design documents and to review work being performed by contractors.
• Leads the engineering construction administration duties on projects, including review of shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, and preparation of site observation / punch list reports.
• Leads in the evaluation and selection of building electrical systems / materials and development of job specific 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, drawing on professional expertise and knowledge of Stantec's services.
• Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business.
• Acts as a resource for staff to all levels in any area of technical expertise and works with junior staff to train them on applicable software programs, knowledge of electrical / building codes, field work, and the processes associated with designing electrical systems.
• Maintains current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project and market types, and continually strengthen skills.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.

• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting systems, and low voltage systems for the built environment.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth 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 Standards, International Building Codes and Applicable Energy Codes.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate on multiple overlapping projects and design teams while maintaining project execution and schedule.
• Ability to recognize when technical problems are…