Senior Electrical Engineer- Water

Stantec is one of the world’s top engineering and consulting firms supporting the Water Industry. We make a difference in the world by creating communities, and we are looking for driven and talented professionals to join us in living that purpose.

• Act as electrical discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects.
• Act as technical lead and/or project manager on electrical projects.
• Act as a senior technical resource and electrical task lead on large and/or complex projects.
• Be the electrical engineer-of-record (EOR) for projects and project components of varying degrees of complexity.
• Develop and manage electrical scope, budget, staffing, and schedule for projects of all sizes.
• Conduct and/or oversee field reviews required to assess existing as-built conditions.
• Lead the preparation of electrical studies, assessments, technical memorandums, and reports.
• Evaluate and select electrical products and engineered systems for use on projects.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings, such as:
  • Single line diagrams (SLDs)
  • Power and Lighting Plans
  • Grounding and Lightning Protection Plans
  • Elevations
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Motor control schematics
  • Riser diagrams
  • Installation details
  • Schedules (panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.)
• Lead the preparation of electrical technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans.
• Lead the coordination of electrical technical specifications and drawings with construction documents and other disciplines.
• Lead the modeling, study, and analysis of power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor acceleration studies).
• Provide guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and implements quality control frameworks on own projects.
• Conduct technical reviews of project deliverables produced by peers and subordinate engineers.
• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.
• Oversee and manage multiple projects.
• Conduct and/or oversee construction phase services, such as responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and completing field reviews of construction for conformance with design.

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards as well as electrical and building codes.
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Ability to effectively review the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Very strong oral and written communication skills.
• Very strong technical writing skills (reports, memorandums, specifications).
• Strong presentation, interpersonal and interview skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Auto Desk products (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit). Familiarity with Bentley products (i.e., Microstation) is an asset.
• Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP, SKM Power Tools, and/or Easy Power is a significant asset. Advanced knowledge of associated studies is a requirement.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Desire and ability to provide coaching and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff.
• Project management experience, particularly in the municipal water/wastewater sector, will be…