Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 105,400 - 158,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in Kamloops seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of building electrical systems. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer in BC, and possess 15+ years of experience. Responsibilities include evaluating and specifying systems, leading project coordination, and ensuring quality control. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia.
• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electrical systems for buildings.
• Evaluate and specify engineered systems.
• Conduct project coordination meetings.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control on projects.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code

Project document production experience

Electrical systems knowledge and methods

Power studies knowledge

Ability to check work for accuracy

Collaborative team participation

Advanced communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Understanding of Revit and AutoCAD

Experience with Lighting modeling Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.
• Assists with developing and managing 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.
• Participate 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

• 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 Electrical Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia.

Minimum 15 years of experience.

Typical hybrid office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for periods of time with standard ergonomic sit-stand desks.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 105,400.00 - Max Salary $ 158,100.00

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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.

Location

Canada | BC | Kamloops