Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Victoria; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated design is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Victoria, BC. The role involves leading the design of electrical systems for buildings, engaging with clients, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer in BC, and possess at least 10 years of relevant experience. Join us to make a positive impact through sustainable design.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Well-being program

Group registered retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Ability to manage project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of electrical systems for buildings.
• Evaluate and specify engineered systems in compliance with codes.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Revit/BIM technologies

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

Lighting modeling Software

Newforma

Job description

Electrical Engineer - ( 250001UO )

Description

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

You will work as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading the design of electrical systems for buildings including evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems or products in compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards / practices.

You will perform a variety of tasks including writing proposals and meetings with both internal and external clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for projects of varying complexity/size.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers electrical systems or products for a project.
• Engages in the development of a design from preliminary concepts through the construction document stage.
• Understanding of Revit/BIM technologies in development of models of building electrical systems
• Provide markups for engineers and technologists/technicians.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
• Assists with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of project specifications.
• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Utilizes advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized building electrical elements.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.
• Works on multiple projects.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable building and energy codes.
• Understanding and experience with all phases of project document production and the drawings and specifications.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with electrical systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of power studies including short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Presentation and interview skills
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD
• Experience with Lighting modeling Software and Newforma preferred.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
  
  

Typical office environment work. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s)

• BC Other Areas $86,600 - BC Other Areas $125,600 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Victoria

Organization : BC-1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 12, 2025, 3:35:17 PM

Req ID: 250001UO

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans