Electrical Designer - Buildings

Stantec; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Electrical Designer to join their dynamic team. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborating closely with senior engineers and designers. You will be involved in creating electrical design documentation, performing calculations, and assisting in the evaluation of electrical systems. This role is perfect for those passionate about sustainable design and eager to grow in a supportive environment. Join a team that values creativity and critical thinking, and help shape the future of the built environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Emergency travel benefits

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Ability to interpret sketches and drawings.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical design documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform engineering calculations for building electrical systems.
• Assist with engineering duties on various projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Concepts

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AGI 32

Visual Lighting Software

SKM

Newforma

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Electrical Designer - Buildings - ( 250001RO )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Our Buildings team is looking for an Electrical Designer. You will work with close guidance and supervision on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Designer. You will assist in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering electrical power, lighting, fire alarm and other low voltage systems and products for projects verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal engineering standards / practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include Revit and AutoCAD design, engineering calculations, and field work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
• Creates electrical design documentation for the electrical discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs such as Revit and AutoCAD.
• Performs engineering calculations to analyze and design individual building electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Works with architectural, interior designers, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.
• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer.
• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts and the ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from senior engineers/designers.
• Basic understanding of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool, is preferred but not required.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prefer experience with AGI 32, Visual Lighting Software, SKM, Newforma (but not required).
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with a lighting/electrical emphasis required.
• Previous co-op/Internship experience preferred.
• Candidate should be working towards or has successfully passed the EIT exam.
• EIT credentials preferred but not required.
  
  

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s)

• NYC $82,900 /Outside NYC $65,800 - NYC $116,000/Outside NYC $92,100 Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NY
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Other Locations : United States-Ohio-Cleveland, United States-Connecticut-Stamford, United States-New York-Albany, United States-New York-Hauppauge, United States-Pennsylvania-Butler, United States-New York-Rochester, United States-New York-New York, United States-Massachusetts-Burlington, United States-New York-Vestal, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Organization : BC-1915 Buildings-US Northeast Engineering

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 2, 2025, 7:28:44 AM

Req ID: 250001RO

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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