Senior Electrical Engineer, Water

Stantec; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead design and engineering of water and wastewater projects. As Engineer-of-Record, you will size, evaluate, and specify electrical systems, perform field investigations, and develop construction documents.

The role requires a PE license with 10+ years in water/wastewater, strong communication, and mentoring abilities. Primary location includes Fort Collins, CO with other locations listed; expect site field work as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred or required depending on location.
• Minimum of 10 years of electrical engineering experience in water/wastewater projects.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and interface with clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer-of-Record for electrical systems in water/wastewater projects.
• Develop designs using sketches, models, diagrams, and specs.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare construction packages, drawings and specs; estimate costs.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Mentoring & leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Code/standards knowledge

3D modeling

ETAP/SKM/EasyPower

AutoCAD/Bentley/MicroStation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Revit

ETAP/SKM/EasyPower

Microsoft Office

Job description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

You will lead the design and engineering of multiple water and wastewater related projects that range in size and complexity. As a licensed professional, your duties will include taking responsibility for project deliverables as Engineer-of-Record. You will be responsible for applying engineering knowledge, concepts and professional judgement acquired through experience to size, evaluate, select and specify electrical systems for use on assigned projects in accordance with relevant codes and standards. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, liaising with clients and/or contractors, preparing design calculations, leading the development of construction packages (drawings and specifications), estimating construction costs, and contributing to business development activities. The projects that you will be assigned to may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge, particularly in water/wastewater related projects. #ElectricalH2O

Your Key Responsibilities

• Acts as Engineer-of-Record for projects and/or project components of varying degrees of complexity.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all electrical engineered systems or products for a project.
• Engages in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes technologies in development of three dimensional models of electrical systems.
• Provides guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various phases of design and construction, including plans, diagrams, and details.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Participates in constructability review.
• Conducts quality assurance and implements quality control frameworks on own projects.
• Conducts reviews of project deliverables produced by peers and subordinate engineers.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.
• Assists with the development of proposal for smaller, less complex projects.
• Oversees and manages multiple projects.
• Conducts and/or oversees field reviews required to assess as-built conditions.
• Conducts and/or oversees construction phase services, responds to RFIs, reviews shop drawings, and conducts reviews of construction for general conformance with design.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards as well as electrical and building codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
• Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Very strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal and interview skills.
• Well-versed understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoDesk products (i.e. AutoCAD) and/or Bentley products (i.e. Microstation). Familiarity with Revit is an asset.
• Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or EasyPower is an asset.
• Mentoring and professional development of other personnel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer. Minimum of 10 years of experience.

Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at water and/or wastewater related facilities.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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

• 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 | AZ | Phoenix

Other Locations

United States | CO | Fort Collins

Organization

2243 Water-US Delivery-Phoenix AZ

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 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.