Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Vacation 10–20 days per year

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead project delivery in Phoenix, AZ. This role requires strong leadership skills, a minimum of 7 years in electrical engineering, and expertise in delivering critical facility projects. You'll manage project teams, ensure compliance with regulations, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate is proactive, communicates effectively, and is ready to take on challenging designs in a dynamic environment. The firm offers competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and team members.
• Engage with external partners for design compliance.
• Drive design and documentation for power distribution, lighting, backup power, and coordination with disciplines.
• Engage with vendors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance.
• Prepare detailed design documents, specifications, and reports.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Design

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Client Communication

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering license

Tools

BIM software Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Overview

The Electrical Engineer will apply building electrical engineering principles, client service skills, and project management best practices to deliver Mission Critical (primarily data center) projects that meet project requirements, exceed client expectations, and meet project financial and other objectives. Working within our thriving buildings practice, you will contribute to project delivery standards and work processes, provide quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability, and collaboration with other disciplines.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Work collaboratively with project leaders, architects, design partners, peers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and success metrics, and develop innovative and practical solutions, and meet the project's conditions of satisfaction.
• Mentor junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes.
• Engage with external partners, including vendors and regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance and integration of project design.
• Lead the electrical design for various facility projects, including power distribution, lighting, backup power (generator/UPS systems), utility coordination, short circuit and coordination studies and coordination with other disciplines such as mechanical, technology and fire alarm.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure project requirements are met.
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to assess project variables and develop reliable design solutions independently.
• Prepare detailed design documents, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and regulations.
• Participate in/lead project meetings and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Successfully manage projects and tasks of a scope, complexity, and revenue budget appropriate to experience.
• Meet technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary, and client service objectives for each project.
• Apply strong electrical engineering skills, experience, and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design for building projects.
• Effectively delegate work to production support staff.
• Nurture existing client relationships and proactively pursue opportunities for new business.
• Proactively pursue additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in‑house and external training.
• Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Electrical Engineering and AEC overall, disseminate such knowledge to staff and firm, and integrate it into existing processes and standards.
• Maintain and update Electrical Engineering specifications, technical documentation, and standards in collaboration with other technical leaders in Stantec.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a client‑centered focus.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Experience successfully delivering electrical engineering designs to Architects and Owners in the.
• Understanding and implementation of the principles of project management.
• A commanding knowledge of technical issues supporting delivered design services.
• Deep technical understanding and working knowledge of electrical building systems.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to develop concepts and ideas and evolve them into project deliverables.
• Familiarity with and ability to produce project‑related documents and documentation standards required of a Project leader.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
• Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects while maintaining the process‑driven requirements of the project.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience to identify and manage items of risk that may occur on projects.
• Knowledge and experience to identify and manage potential unanticipated scope.
• Functional knowledge of BIM software Revit.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or demonstrated skills.
• Professional Engineering license is strongly preferred.

Location

Primary Location: United States | AZ | Phoenix
Organization: BC-2358 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Mountain BE
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

Pay Transparency

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.