Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated design practices is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer specializing in Mission Critical Facilities. This role entails executing advanced electrical designs, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to the evolving data center landscape. Expect to develop project deliverables and lead electrical design efforts while ensuring quality and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years related industry experience required.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced systems designs with limited supervision.
• Prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent.
• Serve as the electrical lead on projects as directed.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of engineering practices

Technical documentation interpretation

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities - ( 250001VR )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The MCF (Mission Critical Facilities) Electrical Project Designer/Engineer performs technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic and advanced tasks within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to Designers on completion of duties. Role will execute and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations. The data center industry is continually evolving, and this is an ideal opportunity for candidates who enjoy working on technically challenging projects that require cutting edge designs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with limited supervision.
• Delegates tasks to project designers as appropriate.
• Prepares project deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports etc.) per the client’s intent and scope of work in Stantec's proposal.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of electrical equipment.
• Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and punch lists, attends project coordination meetings, and performs other CA tasks.
• Assists the Senior Project Engineer on project related tasks.
• Serves as the electrical lead on projects as directed by the Project Manager.
• Actively participates in the data center engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)
• Supports and assists staff education, training, and development.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess advanced knowledge of engineering practices, concepts, principles, codes, and standards in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.
• Able to conceptualize basic building systems within own discipline in entirety including interactions with varied disparate components.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, and related engineering systems.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud).
• Working knowledge or proficiency in power systems software (e.g. SKM) and power cable ampacity calculation software (e.g. CYME CYMCAP) preferred.
• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items to clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• 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 4 years related industry experience required. Datacenter experience preferred.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license, 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.

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.

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Salary Range(s)

• 97100 - 140800 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Illinois-Chicago

Organization : BC-2357 Buildings-US North Central MCF

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : May 19, 2025, 8:09:08 AM

Req ID: 250001VR

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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