Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Stantec Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Learning programs

Extra leave

Mentoring

Professional memberships

Salary continuance

Mental health program

Recognition awards

Employee assistance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Sydney office to develop and review detailed electrical design for water infrastructure projects. You will work within a large multidisciplinary team, under the electrical discipline lead, providing design support to construction teams and coordinating with contract partners.

The role offers progression within a broad project environment, with opportunities to lead technical initiatives and contribute to value engineering and safety

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in the Water and Waste Water industry.
• Highly developed interpersonal and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical designs for water infrastructure projects.
• Perform calculations and analyses using standard software.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure design intent.
• Prepare project documents, client communications and design deliverables.
• Support construction teams and review shop drawings and submittals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Consulting skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Stantec’s Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400 water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia’s water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our thriving Sydney office to develop and review detailed electrical design. As part of a large multi‑disciplinary engineering team, you will work under the general direction of the electrical discipline lead and will be responsible for the development, review of designs and provide support to construction teams. You will work with our contract partners in producing quality output for small to medium projects. This role lends to a progressive career path in the broader working environment being appreciated in larger projects.

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for:

• Perform electrical engineering design which including development of engineering drawings, calculations, reports, design criteria, to support electrical engineering projects.
• Perform calculations to analyze and design electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of electrical systems and materials and the development of electrical specifications.
• Contribute to the development of electrical systems, through sketches, models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Prepare electrical engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans and schedules.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participate in value engineering, safety in design workshops and basic cost estimating to support engineering projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

To be successful for this role you'll present:

• Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minium of 5 years well-rounded experience in the Water and Waste Water industry.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
• Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes

Stantec offerings:

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About us:

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.