Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical Engineering Degree, a minimum of 8 years of experience, and strong electrical design skills. Responsibilities include preparing detailed project documents, conducting quality assurance, and collaborating with internal teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of electrical codes are essential. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead engineering projects within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of applicable experience is required.
• Experience in creating tender document packages, including detailed drawings and specifications is required.
• Bilingual (English and French) would be a major asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and schedules for projects.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of project specification documents.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects.
• Provide input on multiple projects with overlapping demands and deliverables.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

AutoCAD

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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Areas of Knowledge

• Reasonable knowledge of and ability to implement major electrical-related standards (Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code of Canada etc.)

• Experience in industrial/commercial/institutional electrical design including: - Electrical service design, feeder sizing calculations, over-current protection, load analysis and fault calculation.

• Experience in the design of lighting systems (indoor and outdoor).

• Experience in the design of communications systems (primarily horizontal level)

• Experience in the design of life safety (fire alarm systems, exit and emergency lighting)

Personal Skills

• Must be self-motivated, team oriented, efficient, and a good communicator. Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Be comfortable in a client-facing role and in the field.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual (English and French) would be a major asset.

• Understanding the importance of complying with Stantec’s Employee Health and Safety (EHS) program, with a focus on safety in the field.

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel within the maritime provinces (typically day-trips but some overnight travel as well).

Project Management and Business Development Skills

• Interest and ability in Project Management would be considered an asset.

• Understanding of preparation of project proposals including estimating hours of work, resource availability and cross-discipline collaboration.

Team-based Skills

• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to lead project tasks and activities.

• Strong collaborative skills while working with a single or multi-discipline team.

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Ability to assist in recruitment and evaluation of new candidates for the electrical team.

Software Skills

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel primarily).

• Experience in Revit and/or AutoCAD would be considered an asset.

• Experience in dedicated lighting design tools (AGI32 or others) would be considered an asset.

• Comfort with electrical design tools (feeder sizing, conduit fills, generator sizing etc.)

Education and Experience

An Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited university is required.

Eligibility for registration as a professional engineer in the local engineering professional association required.

Minimum of 8 years of applicable experience is required.

Experience in creating tender document packages, including detailed drawings and specifications is required.

Work Location

Typical office environment includes working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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.

Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth
Organization: 1334 Buildings-CA Atlantic Canada-Halifax NS
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/05/2026 01:05:29
Req ID: 1005800