Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Engineer in Chicago to perform basic technical work and assist with project management under the guidance of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.

This role requires foundational knowledge of engineering practices, familiarity with CAD and Revit, and the ability to read and interpret technical documents. With a minimum of 2 years in the industry, you will contribute to deliverables and client communication while developing professionally.

Qualifications

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years related industry experience.
• FE/EIT or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops basic system designs within own discipline under minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
• Works with senior project engineer to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work outlined in Stantec's proposal.
• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables prior to submission to QA/AC reviewer.
• Actively participates in the engineering/Professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences).
• Performs duties to assist the project manager as follows: gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
• Develops understanding of all Stantec service offerings.

Skills

CAD

Revit

Reading specs

Communication

Time management

Education

Accredited engineering degree or equivalent

FE/EIT or cert preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Engineer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to Designers on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops basic system designs within own discipline under minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
• Works in conjunction with senior project engineer to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work outlined in Stantec's proposal.
• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables prior to submission to QA/AC reviewer.
• Actively participates in the engineering/Professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences.)
• Performs duties to assist the project manager as follows:
• Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
• Develops understanding of all Stantec service offerings.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.
• Knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. CAD and Revit).
• Exhibits strong communication skills to confidently interact and communicate scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and inter-discipline co-workers.
• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years related industry experience.
• Fundamentals of engineering (FE) / engineer in training (EIT) or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

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.

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.

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.