Lead Electrical Project Designer – Buildings

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Project Designer to join our Buildings team in Butler, PA or Pittsburgh, PA. You will lead electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, using Revit and AutoCAD, while coordinating with other disciplines.

You will supervise junior staff, develop design documentation, perform calculations, and support construction administration. The role requires strong client communication and a commitment to sustainable design.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems for the built environment.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or knowledge of construction processes including construction administration roles.
• 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.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, IBC and applicable Energy Codes.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects and design teams while maintaining project execution and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Creates electrical design documentation using Revit/AutoCAD and guides junior staff.
• Provides direct supervision to staff to develop skills and career goals.
• Leads design development through sketches, calculations, models, diagrams, and other formats.
• Prepares and reviews site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
• Coordinates with architectural, structural, mechanical, and civil teams for design compatibility.
• Performs advanced calculations of building elements and electrical systems.
• Conducts field work to review facility conditions and support design documents.
• Leads construction administration duties: shop drawings, RFIs, client/contractor interfacing, site reports.
• Leads evaluation/selection of building electrical systems and materials, and develops discipline specs.
• Attends project coordination meetings and participates in value engineering and cost estimating.
• Applies technical expertise and mentors cross-functional resources.
• Provides client consultation and supports business opportunities.

Skills

Electrical theory

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm

Low voltage

Client communication

Project leadership

Cross-discipline coordination

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Project Designer to join our Buildings team in Butler, PA or Pittsburgh, PA. You will lead electrical design for power, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage systems, using Revit and AutoCAD, while coordinating with other disciplines.

You will supervise junior staff, develop design documentation, perform calculations, and support construction administration. The role requires strong client communication and a commitment to sustainable design.