Electrical Designer

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks an experienced Electrical Designer to join our Houston office to design electrical systems across diverse project types, including mission critical facilities, healthcare, laboratories and manufacturing. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver low- and high-voltage power, distribution, energy storage, lighting and fire alarm systems.

You will develop design concepts, prepare construction documents, perform load calculations, size equipment, and

Qualifications

• Proficient in electrical design and documentation practices.
• Strong analytical and calculation skills.
• Ability to coordinate with architecture and other engineering disciplines.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers when needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs that meet project objectives, codes, and engineering standards.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and well-coordinated construction documentation.
• Plan and manage project workloads to align with schedules and budgets.
• Perform and/or oversee electrical load studies, system analysis, and calculations.
• Size and specify equipment and develop system applications.
• Coordinate design solutions with architectural teams and other engineering disciplines.
• Maintain organized project files, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Uphold quality assurance standards throughout all design phases.
• Conduct or supervise on-site condition assessments and field investigations.
• Evaluate staffing needs and support effective resource planning.
• Monitor scope compliance and document deviations as they arise.
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and design narratives.
• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Documentation

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Electrical design 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

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team and play a key role in the design of sophisticated electrical systems across a diverse portfolio of architectural and engineering projects. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will design and deliver electrical systems spanning low- and high-voltage power, power distribution and generation, energy storage, lighting, and fire alarm systems for a broad range of project types, including:

• Mission Critical Facilities

• Laboratories and Research Environments

• Healthcare Facilities

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Central Utility Plants and Campus Distribution Systems

• Corporate and Commercial Developments

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs that meet project objectives, codes, and engineering standards

• Ensure accurate, complete, and well-coordinated construction documentation

• Plan and manage project workloads to align with established schedules and budgets

• Perform and/or oversee electrical load studies, system analysis, and calculations

• Size and specify equipment and develop system applications

• Coordinate design solutions with architectural teams and other engineering disciplines

• Maintain organized project files, calculations, and technical documentation

• Uphold quality assurance standards throughout all phases of design

• Conduct or supervise on-site condition assessments and field investigations

• Evaluate staffing needs and support effective resource planning

• Monitor scope compliance and document deviations as they arise

• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and design narratives

• Participate in client meetings and technical discussions

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and project team members

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and emerging technologies

• Proficiency with electrical engineering design and documentation software

• Broad understanding of electrical engineering principles, with working familiarity across other engineering disciplines and architecture

• Advanced analytical and calculation skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant electrical engineering experience

Typical office environment 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.

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 Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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: United States | TX | Houston
Organization: BC-4011 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston BE
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 03/11/2026 06:11:12
Req ID: 1008700

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.