Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and contribute to design projects. In this role, you will manage project scopes and deliverables, oversee quality assurance processes, and ensure compliance during construction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and strong experience in electrical design and project coordination. Join Stantec to be part of our innovative approach and enhance global quality of life through design.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical design and related engineering principles.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and engineering standards.
• Experience in project management and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site plans and diagrams to describe project scope.
• Lead in electrical design development and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Conduct quality assurance and control on project deliverables.
• Perform field reviews during construction to ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Construction support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Dartmouth/Moncton office, you will work independently on small and average-sized projects, and as a team leader on larger projects. You will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification for engineered systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards / practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

Design-Oriented:

• Prepare site plans, floor plans, diagrams, risers, schedules and details to adequately describe areas of project scope.
• Engage in the development of electrical design through sketches, electronic models and diagrams. Provide markups and design direction for junior engineers and designers
• Evaluate, select, specify and detail electrical, communications and life-safety systems or products for a project and assuring work is reviewed for overall technical accuracy
• Lead the preparation and coordination of the project specification documents.
• Perform and oversee the development of calculations using company standard design tools and proprietary manufacturer software as required.
• Participate in or lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.

Quality Assurance:

• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects. Adhere to Stantec’s internal quality control procedures.
• Collaborate in person or remotely with team members, other Stantec disciplines and clients to achieve project success, acting as a project team member, discipline lead or a project leader.

Construction Support:

• Conduct field reviews of projects during construction to verify conformance with construction documents and provide letters of professional assurance to the applicable authorities having jurisdiction.
• Respond to contractor queries (typically via RFI/SI/CD process)
• Evaluating proposed products for compliance via shop drawing review.

Internal Coordination

• Provide input on multiple projects with overlapping demands and deliverables.
• Assist project managers with describing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Assist in business development, including proposal development, interfacing with clientelle, etc.