Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation 10–20 days per year

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for building projects, preparing plans and specifications, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes life-safety systems, power distribution, and AHJ interactions.

The candidate should have extensive experience in commercial/industrial facilities, strong client relations, and proficiency with REVIT, SKM, ETAP, and related design tools.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience designing electrical and life-safety systems for commercial/industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and ANSI/EIA/TIA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Create building electrical plans and specifications.
• Coordinate cross-discipline design activities across teams.
• Perform site surveys and develop analysis reports.
• Prepare project documentation including layouts, one-line diagrams, and lighting plans.
• Provide construction administration services to contractors.
• Interact with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Mentor junior design staff.
• Work with management to track and achieve project goals.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Client relations

NFPA 70/70E/72 knowledge

REVIT proficiency

BIM familiarity

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

SKM

ETAP

EZ-Power

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate need for a Senior Electrical Engineer who can work with an experienced group of engineers and architects to prepare building electrical plans and specifications.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Establish schedules and provide regular maintenance of design schedules;
• Coordinate cross-discipline design activities;
• Perform site surveys using basic surveying tools and electrical safety equipment;
• Prepare site analysis reports regarding the feasibility of proposed projects and potential issues that may arise during construction.
• Prepare project documentation including electrical equipment layouts and schedules, site plans, one-line diagrams, grounding diagrams, lighting plans, fire alarm plans, installation details, diagrams and schematics, and construction specifications;
• Provide construction administration services to contractors;
• Interact with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ);
• Specify electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, motors, and variable frequency drives;
• Modeling and analysis of normal and emergency power distribution systems, the design of life safety systems, with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools
• Design and modeling of lighting and associated control systems;
• Prepare photometric studies;
• Coordinate with the Plumbing, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, and Telecommunication/Audio Visual discipline’s project design teams;
• Mentor and work with junior design staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices;
• Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies;
• Experience with design and construction of commercial, industrial, and utility scale power distribution systems including selecting and specifying conductors, raceway, switch gear, motor control centers, panelboards, circuit breakers, and other common power distribution components;
• Experience in commercial, health care, advanced manufacturing, data centers, and/or mission critical facilities;
• Experience with designing electrical and life safety systems based on NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, and ANSI/EIA/TIA compliant;
• Familiarity with other engineering disciplines including mechanical and plumbing requirements as well as architecture;
• Technical writing experience and proficiency;
• Familiarity with REVIT and knowledge of BIM;
• Modeling electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power or other IEEE compliant modeling tools;
• Specifying electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, motors, and variable frequency drives;
• In depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems;
• In depth knowledge of grounding and lightning protection systems.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office;
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, when dealing with clients, project managers, junior design staff, and executive management;
• Able to meet the badging requirements set forth by our clients.
• Ability to work with management to establish, track and achieve goals based on project and departmental priorities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university;
• 10-15+ years of engineering experience in the building design and the construction industry;
• 5+ years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients either as a project manager or as the engineering lead;
• Current Professional Engineers license in the US.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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 | TX | Houston

Organization: BC-4011 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston BE

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

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. 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.