Electrical Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their water team. The candidate will lead the design and engineering tasks across complex projects, ensuring compliance with relevant codes. Key responsibilities include serving as Engineer-of-Record, conducting field investigations, and managing project scopes and budgets. Ideal applicants should hold a Professional Engineer license and have proven experience in water/wastewater related projects. This role offers opportunities for mentorship and project leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Experience in electrical design for water/wastewater projects preferred.
• Proficient in preparing design calculations and construction packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of multiple electrical projects.
• Act as Engineer-of-Record for project deliverables.
• Conduct field investigations and client consultations.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Field investigations

Client consultations

Construction documents preparation

Cost estimating

Mentorship

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake, whether at the local, regional, or watershed level, thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s water business in California is seeking anElectrical Engineer to join our growing team. In this role you will lead the design and engineering of multiple projects that range in size and complexity. As a licensed professional, your duties will include taking responsibility for project deliverables as Engineer-of-Record. You will be responsible for applying engineering knowledge, concepts and professional judgement acquired through experience to size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems for use on assigned projects in accordance with relevant codes and standards. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, consulting with clients and/or contractors, preparing design calculations, leading the development of construction packages (drawings and specifications), estimating construction costs, and contributing to business development activities. The projects that you will be assigned to may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge, particularly in water/wastewater related projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Acts as Engineer-of-Record for projects and/or project components of varying degrees of complexity.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all electrical engineered systems or products for a project.
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes technologies in development of three-dimensional models of electrical systems.
• Provides guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various phases of design and construction, including plans, diagrams, and details.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and implements quality control frameworks on own projects.
• Conducts reviews of project deliverables produced by peers and subordinate engineers.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
• Assists with the development of proposal for smaller, less complex projects.
• Oversees and manages multiple projects.
• Conducts and/or oversees field reviews required to assess as-built conditions.
• Conducts and/or oversees construction phase services, responds to RFIs, reviews shop drawings, and conducts reviews of construction for general conformance with design.