Lead Electrical Engineer, Building Design & Systems

Stantec; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our professional consulting group. You will serve as the overall technical lead on projects of varying size, guiding a team of electrical engineers and designers through all phases from concept to construction.

The role supports healthcare, commercial offices, higher education, research laboratories and industrial facilities, with locations across the Northeast including Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting systems, 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 at the conceptual and/or schematic programming design phase.
• 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 lead multiple overlapping projects and design teams while maintaining project execution excellence 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 give feedback and suggestions to Senior and Junior Engineers and Designers.
• Ability to lead collaboration in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to develop sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material for use by Junior Engineers and Designers.
• 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.
• Ability to participate and provide insight into project planning and budgeting with other disciplines and project leaders.
• 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, Newforma is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of low voltage systems such as telecommunications, security and fire alarm is advantageous but not required.
• Experience in healthcare, laboratory and industrial facilities is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Leads work on multiple projects with a team of design colleagues to conceptualize and develop full documentation for new construction and renovation projects for multiple types of facilities.
• Provides supervision to staff of all levels to develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentor to strengthen technical abilities and develop career goals.
• Leads in client meetings on projects to establish design criteria, review design progress as well as supporting through construction administration.
• Leads in evaluation, selection, and engineering of all electrical engineered systems and products for a project.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• 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.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Leads in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical engineering group, along with a team of other electrical engineers.
• 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.
• 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 by supporting new project proposals by developing scope, design budgets and design approach.
• Acts as a resource for staff to all levels in any area of technical expertise and works with staff to train them on applicable 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 strengthen skills.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Power distribution systems

Leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGI 32

SKM

Newforma

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our professional consulting group. You will serve as the overall technical lead on projects of varying size, guiding a team of electrical engineers and designers through all phases from concept to construction.

The role supports healthcare, commercial offices, higher education, research laboratories and industrial facilities, with locations across the Northeast including Philadelphia.