Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Stantec; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings group in the United States is seeking an Electrical Engineer/Project Designer to lead electrical design for diverse projects. You’ll work on power, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, using Revit and AutoCAD, and guide junior staff to meet project goals.

You will coordinate with other disciplines, perform calculations, participate in site visits, and contribute to design documentation and reviews in a collaborative, design-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Solid understanding of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems.
• Experience in the construction industry and knowledge of construction processes.
• Strong understanding of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, International Building Codes and energy codes.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects and design teams.
• Ability to guide junior staff and train on software.

Responsibilities

• Creates electrical design documentation using Revit/AutoCAD and guides junior staff.
• Supervises assigned staff to develop skills and career goals.
• Leads design development through sketches, calculations, models and diagrams.
• Prepares documentation for site plans, floor plans, diagrams and details.
• Coordinates with architectural, structural, mechanical, and civil disciplines.
• Performs advanced calculations and reviews calculations by others.
• Conducts field work to assess existing facilities for design input.
• Leads construction administration duties, including shop drawings and RFIs.
• Evaluates building systems and develops job-specific specifications.
• Attends project coordination meetings and participates in value engineering.

Skills

Power distribution systems

Lighting systems

Fire alarm systems

Low voltage systems

Client communication

Team leadership

Project coordination

Construction administration

Problem solving

Sustainable design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGI 32

SKM

Newforma

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

Our Buildings team is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer / Project Designer to join our multidisciplinary team to deliver impactful design solutions for clients across a variety of market sectors. You will work as part of a team on larger projects and lead smaller projects under the guidance of a lead Senior Engineer/Designer. You will lead in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering certain electrical power, lighting, fire alarm and other low voltage systems for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal engineering standards / practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include Revit and AutoCAD design, calculations, field work, and interfacing with clients. This position can be in either our Butler, PA or Pittsburgh, PA Stantec Buildings Northeast Engineering office locations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Creates electrical design documentation for the electrical discipline using direct knowledge of relevant software programs such as Revit / AutoCAD and providing direction to junior staff via markups or other methodology to convey design intent and expectations.
• Provides direct supervision to assigned staff to develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentorship to strengthen technical abilities and develop career goals.
• Leads in the development of a design through sketches, engineering calculations, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Prepares and reviews documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Coordinates with other building disciplines (architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent (either working directly with these other disciplines or by providing guidance / review of junior staff performing this coordination).
• Performs advanced calculations (or reviews calculations performed by others) of building elements and electrical systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Performs field work (or reviews field work performed by others) to review existing facility conditions for use in development of site-specific electrical design documents and to review work being performed by contractors.
• Leads the engineering construction administration duties on projects, including review of shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, interfacing with the client / contractors, and preparation of site observation / punch list reports.
• Leads in the evaluation and selection of building electrical systems / materials and development of job specific discipline specifications.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating exercises.
• Applies technical expertise while leading cross-functional resources to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budget.
• Provides client consultation, drawing on professional expertise and knowledge of Stantec's services.
• Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business.
• Acts as a resource for staff to all levels in any area of technical expertise and works with junior staff to train them on applicable software programs, knowledge of electrical / building codes, field work, and the processes associated with designing electrical systems.
• Maintains current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project and market types, and continually strengthens their own skills.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting systems, fire alarm, and low voltage systems for the built environment.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes, including construction administration roles.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as NFPA Standards, International Building Codes and applicable Energy Codes.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate on multiple overlapping projects and design teams while maintaining project execution and schedule.
• Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to give direction and feedback to junior staff following established processes.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to develop sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material for use by junior staff.
• Ability to produce calculations based on project specific parameters, such as load calculations, short circuit studies, and lighting calculations.
• Ability to produce reports and studies as well as interpret the findings of reports or studies prepared by others.
• Ability to produce project specific technical specifications independently from an industry or office standard master specification.
• Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AGI 32, SKM, and Newforma is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of low voltage systems such as telecommunications, security and fire alarm is advantageous but not required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a lighting/electrical emphasis required.

Minimum 7 years of experience in the construction industry preferred.

Professional Engineering license is not required but pursuance of future licensure is encouraged.

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is not required but pursuance of future certification is encouraged.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$90,900.00 - $131,800.00 Annually

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 | PA | Pittsburgh

Other Locations: United States | PA | Butler

Organization: BC-1915 Buildings-US Northeast Engineering

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 13/08/2026 01:08:11

Req ID: 1007209

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