Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 116,700 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Engineer specializing in water delivery. The role involves designing electrical systems, managing project deliverables, and applying knowledge of relevant codes. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and at least 7 years of experience in the field. Strong communication and project coordination skills are essential, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and knowledge of industry standards supporting water/wastewater projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the electrical engineering field.
• Requisite knowledge of electrical and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems and products.
• Engage in the development of designs through diagrams and models.
• Conduct field investigations and liaise with clients.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Strong communication skills

Project coordination

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

ETAP

Microstation

Job description

Join to apply for the Electrical Engineer-Water Delivery role at Stantec

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, #H2O+U

Your Opportunity

You will be part of the electrical discipline designing and engineering impactful projects that range in size and complexity. As a licensed professional, your duties may include responsibility for project deliverables as Engineer-of-Record. You will be responsible for applying detailed electrical 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, liaising with clients and/or contractors, preparing design calculations, development of construction packages (drawings and specifications), estimating construction costs, and contributing to business development activities. The projects that you will be assigned to will require knowledge of power distribution, power generation, controls, lighting and related electrical systems, particularly in water/wastewater applications. #ElectricalH2O

Your Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, specify, and review shop drawings for electrical systems and products for a project.
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilize technologies in development of three-dimensional models of electrical systems.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various phases of design and construction, including plans, single line diagrams, ladder control schematics, equipment layouts and details.
• Attend project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Prepare and coordinate the project specifications with construction documents.
• Conduct reviews required to assess field conditions.
• Conduct construction phase services, responds to RFIs, reviews shop drawings, and conducts reviews of construction for general conformance with design.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards as well as electrical and building codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, specifically in the municipal water/wastewater industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, the National Electrical Code, California Title 24, means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly related to the water/wastewater industry.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Very strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal and interview skills.
• Well-versed understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoDesk products (i.e. AutoCAD) and/or Bentley products (i.e. Microstation). Familiarity with Revit is an asset.
• Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP and/or SKM PowerTools is an asset.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 7 years of experience.

Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at water and/or wastewater related facilities.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$116,700.00 - $175,000.00 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 | CA | Walnut Creek

Organization

BC-2243 Water-US Delivery

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

25/11/2025 12:11:45

Req ID

1003184

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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.