Electrical Designer — Hybrid, Mission-Critical & Labs

Stantec; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

10 paid holidays per year

Vacation 10–20 days per year

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec in Houston is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our Buildings team, designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, labs, manufacturing, and corporate developments. You will handle low- and high-voltage power, distribution, energy storage, lighting, and fire alarm design across diverse projects.

Collaborate with architects and engineers, produce coordinated construction documents, perform load studies, size equipment, and mentor junior staff while upholding

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Electrical design proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Documentation tools

Job description

Stantec in Houston is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our Buildings team, designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, labs, manufacturing, and corporate developments. You will handle low- and high-voltage power, distribution, energy storage, lighting, and fire alarm design across diverse projects.

Collaborate with architects and engineers, produce coordinated construction documents, perform load studies, size equipment, and mentor junior staff while upholding