Building Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Montreal is seeking an Intermediate Building Electrical Engineer to manage electrical projects for institutional and commercial buildings. In this role, you will design electrical systems, manage project coordination, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive compensation, flexibility in work conditions, and robust benefits.

Benefits

Teleworking and flexible hours

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive group insurance plan

Professional development program

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in designing and implementing electrical projects in buildings.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Knowledge of English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical distribution and lighting systems.
• Prepare technical specifications and sign plans.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Stantec's Buildings group is on a mission to become a global leader in integrated design. Our engineers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technicians are passionate about design projects. Our collaborative culture and focus on innovation and sustainability enable us to design buildings that have a positive impact on the world.

Together, we are helping to improve the quality of life in communities.

Join us and build your career at Stantec.

Your opportunity

Reporting to the team leader, join Stantec as an Intermediate Building Electrical Engineer at our Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, or Quebec City office to complete the design and implementation of various‑sized building electrical projects within established budgets and timelines. Variety will be the order of the day: you will participate in institutional (schools, hospitals, CIUSUs), commercial (office towers), and industrial building projects throughout the province and elsewhere in Canada.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities

More specifically, when you join Stantec, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Design and develop electrical distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and communication systems for institutional, commercial, or industrial building projects;
  Developing low‑and medium‑voltage distribution networks;
  Establishing and maintaining contact with clients to request or provide technical information related to the project;
  Performing modeling and analysis;
  Preparing technical specifications; signing and sealing plans;
  Writing and approving technical reports;
  Surveying existing installations;
  Participating in project planning;
  Providing supervision and administrative follow‑up during the implementation of the work.

Depending on your interests and skills, you may also be asked to:

• Manage projects, including multidisciplinary coordination, project monitoring, budgets, schedules, and service quality with clients;
  Mentor junior colleagues;
  Participate in improving the electrical department's design processes.

Do these responsibilities appeal to you? Don't hesitate to apply for the role. If you have any questions, reach out to your recruiter Catherine Tatta on LinkedIn!

Qualifications

Your background
Your application will be considered if you have the following expertise and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering;
  5 to 10 years of experience in designing and implementing electrical projects in buildings;
  Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ);
  Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills;
  Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team;
  ASP construction card;
  Knowledge of English is an asset to facilitate collaboration with our internal teams outside Quebec or with clients;

This description is not an exhaustive list of the activities, tasks, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other tasks, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or modified at any time, with or without notice.

What we offer

In addition to its promising projects, Stantec stands out for its employee benefits:

• Teleworking, flexible hours and work location
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.72
• Reimbursement of annual professional association dues
• Competitive compensation, leave, and vacation programs
• Comprehensive and flexible group insurance plan
• Wellness and employee assistance program
• Referral bonus for candidate referrals
• Long service award program (Stantec shares)
• Professional development program (mentoring, coaching, training)

More than 300 new employees have joined us in the last 12 months because the projects won by Stantec meet the expectations of consulting engineering professionals!

About Stantec

A global leader in sustainable development, Stantec provides engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services. The diverse perspectives of our partners and stakeholders motivate us to be creative and innovative, especially when it comes to important issues such as climate change, digital transformation, and the resilience of cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate together, where collective interest, creativity, and client needs converge, to deliver projects that push the boundaries.

Stantec in Quebec is a team of 1,600 people in 15 locations who are proud to have a positive impact on communities and can count on strong and committed local leadership. We are committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

About the Team

Job Info

• Job Identification 1001341
• Posting Date 09/11/2025, 12:31 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day