Senior Hydropower Electrical Engineer

Stantec; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the Energy & Resources group, focusing on hydropower projects including dams, spillways, and water management systems.

The role requires leadership of electrical design tasks, field work, and project management skills, with opportunity to advance within a global engineering firm. The ideal candidate has a strong hydro background, 10 years of experience, and a PE license (CA preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; MS preferred.
• Professional Engineer license required; CA PE preferred.
• 10 years of hydropower engineering, design, and construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design tasks within a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Develop construction documents and specifications; QA/QC on projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; support business development.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Client liaison

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer license (CA preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the Energy & Resources group, focusing on hydropower projects including dams, spillways, and water management systems.

The role requires leadership of electrical design tasks, field work, and project management skills, with opportunity to advance within a global engineering firm. The ideal candidate has a strong hydro background, 10 years of experience, and a PE license (CA preferred).