Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,900 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a MCF Electrical Project Designer/Engineer in Sacramento, CA. This role involves technical duties under supervision, requiring advanced knowledge of engineering practices, delegation of tasks, and coordination across disciplines.

The ideal candidate should possess an accredited engineering degree and 4+ years of experience in the datacenter industry, demonstrating strong communication and time management skills. This position offers a vibrant workplace with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced systems designs with limited supervision.
• Prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent.
• Coordinate with all disciplines to integrate work into design.

Skills

Electrical design

Advanced systems design

Communication

Time management

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

CYME CYMCAP

Job description

Job Title

Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) Electrical Project Designer/Engineer

Your Opportunity

As the MCF Electrical Project Designer/Engineer, you will perform technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager. You will identify project requirements and perform independent technical work on basic and advanced tasks within your discipline while providing guidance to designers to complete their duties.

You will execute and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations. This role offers an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects that require cutting‑edge designs in the data center industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop advanced systems designs within your discipline with limited supervision.
• Delegate tasks to project designers as appropriate.
• Prepare project deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports, etc.) per the client’s intent and scope of work in Stantec’s proposal.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of electrical equipment.
• Coordinate well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.
• Follow Stantec’s quality management process; review project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, prepare site observation reports and punch lists, attend project coordination meetings, and perform other CA tasks.
• Assist the Senior Project Engineer on project‑related tasks.
• Serve as the electrical lead on projects as directed by the Project Manager.
• Actively participate 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).
• Support and assist staff education, training, and development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possess advanced knowledge of engineering practices, concepts, principles, codes, and standards in your discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles in other disciplines.
• Be able to conceptualize basic building systems within your discipline in entirety including interactions with varied disparate components.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, and related engineering systems.
• Be able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (e.g., 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.
• Display effective organization and time‑management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manage multiple priorities and be punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 4+ years of related industry experience required; datacenter experience preferred.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) license, or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

Location

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago

Other Locations: United States | CA | Sacramento

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas: $90,900.00 – $131,800.00 annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas: $100,000.00 – $145,000.00 annually

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 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. Employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and will be eligible for paid sick leave 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. Benefits information may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Employment Type

Regular – Full time, no travel required.

EEO Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec prohibits 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.