Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Wellness program

RRSP/employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for building projects in BC. You will evaluate and specify electrical systems, develop designs from concept through construction documents, and coordinate with internal teams and external consultants.

Proficiency in Revit/BIM, AutoCAD, and MS Office is essential. You will participate in client meetings, cost estimating, and project planning, while ensuring compliance with Canadian codes and company standards.

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.

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.

Skills

Electrical design

Revit/BIM

AutoCAD

Power studies

Client meetings

Project management

Quality assurance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in British Columbia

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Newforma

Lighting modeling Software

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

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.

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

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible

Pay Range:

Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$105,400.00 - $158,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits

• 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 and Other Details

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Kamloops

Other Locations: Canada | BC | Kelowna

Organization: 1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia-Kamloops BC

Employee Status: Regular

Management Level: Individual contributor

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 28/05/2026 10:05:00

Req ID: 1006053