Senior Electrical Engineer, Industrial Buildings

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 117,800 - 176,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of electrical engineering projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with design standards in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of project management experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers competitive benefits and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in project management with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Professional Engineering license is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including California building codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within scope and budget.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage with external partners to ensure compliance and integration of project design.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Tools

BIM software Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, including healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure successful execution.
• Work collaboratively with project leaders, architects, design partners, peers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables and success metrics, develop innovative and practical solutions, and meet the project's conditions of satisfaction.
• Lead cross‑functional teams, facilitating communication and collaboration to achieve project milestones.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to address challenges proactively.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes.
• Engage with external partners, including vendors and regulatory agencies, to ensure compliance and integration of project design.
• Establish relationships with clients, agencies, providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
• Lead the electrical design for various facility projects, including power distribution, lighting, backup power (generator/UPS systems), utility coordination, short circuit and coordination studies and coordination with other disciplines such as mechanical, technology and fire alarm.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure project requirements are met.
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to assess project variables and develop reliable design solutions independently.
• Prepare detailed design documents, specifications and reports.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and regulations.
• Participate in/lead project meetings and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Successfully manage projects and tasks of a scope, complexity, and revenue budget appropriate to experience.
• Provide oversight for Electrical Engineering staff.
• Actively contributes to the overall technical growth of the electrical team.
• Meets technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary, and client service objectives for each project.
• Apply strong electrical engineering skills, experience and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design for building projects.
• Manages and plans the production resources and workflow to produce the design documentation, drawings and calculations required for electrical engineering projects.
• Act as QC reviewer on projects.
• Effectively delegates work to production support staff.
• Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business.
• Develop project proposals and participate in project pursuits.
• Develop and deliver project‑related client presentations.
• Proactively pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in‑house and external training.
• Maintain awareness of operational, technical or regulatory changes within Electrical Engineering and AEC overall, disseminate such knowledge to staff and firm and integrate it into existing processes and standards.
• Maintain and update Electrical Engineering specifications, technical documentation and standards in collaboration with other technical leaders in Stantec.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub‑consultants and partner firms in the local and regional A/E industry.
• Develop presentation materials and present them to clients and at strategic industry events.
• Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements, and attendance at industry and community events, meetings and conferences.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in project management with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams.
• Exceptional leadership and team‑building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse group of engineers.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, compliance standards and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources and timelines effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex project challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a client‑centered focus.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills and a strategic mindset.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build consensus.
• Passion for engineering innovation and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Experience successfully delivering electrical engineering designs to Architects and Owners in the various sectors including non‑healthcare and healthcare market.
• Understanding and implementation of the principles of project management.
• Ability to manage clients, projects, fees, scope and teams to achieve budget, schedule and deliverable objectives while meeting key stakeholder critical success factors.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including California building codes, IMC, IPC, NFPA, IBC and ASHRAE, as well as LEED and green building requirements.
• A commanding knowledge of technical issues supporting delivered design services.
• Deep technical understanding and working knowledge of electrical building systems.
• Fundamental understanding of NFPA 70, 72, 99 101 110 and/or FGI Guidelines as they specifically apply to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and medical office buildings.
• Ability to apply logic, reasoning and organizational skills to develop concepts and ideas and evolve them into project deliverables.
• Familiarity with and ability to produce project‑related documents and documentation standards required of a Project leader.
• Outstanding consulting skills, with the ability to present a credible, engaging image in keeping with Stantec’s high service standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.
• Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects while maintaining the process‑driven requirements of the project.
• Strong client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience to identify and manage items of risk that may occur on projects.
• Knowledge and experience to identify and manage potential unanticipated scope.
• Functional knowledge of BIM software Revit.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated skills.
• Professional Engineering license is strongly preferred.
• Industrial Advanced Manufacturing & Manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with APD/Design Build project delivery is a plus.

Typical Office Environment

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.

Pay Range

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas-$126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually

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

Benefits Summary:

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program and group tax‑free savings account.

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 and Related

Primary Location: United States | CA | San Diego

Organization: BC-2045 Buildings-US California Engineering

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 02/03/2026 09:03:06

Req ID: 1004627

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.