Senior Electrical Engineer, Industrial

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Your Opportunity

With minimal guidance from the Industrial lead, you will lead electrical design and construction oversight on a broad variety of industrial building design projects in different geographies and diverse industrial sectors, including advanced manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, waste-to-energy, bio industrial among others.. Your involvement will start at initial proposal stage and will continue until project closeout. You will work on various electrical systems associated with buildings, complex process streams and other structures or places. You will work with clients, manage junior and intermediate staff, and coordinate with other discipline teams.

Your Key Responsibilities

•    Responsible for projects of various complexity/size.

•    Assess required work and prepare proposals for the electrical scope.

•    Select appropriate team for a project and inform that team of an assignment.

•    Lead electrical engineering work on all electrical aspects of a project.

•    Present designs to clients and obtain acceptance.

•    Coordinate development of models and working drawings utilizing BIM and AutoCAD technologies.

•    Responsible for the design, production and quality of all electrical deliverables on a project.

•    Prepare or oversee necessary calculations and sizing.

•    Lead preparation of project specifications, including where applicable commercial terms.

•    Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner, contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.

•    Participate in value analysis and basic cost estimating.

•    Manage the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.

•    Perform and oversee the performance of necessary calculations.

•    Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

•    Conduct peer reviews of project work prepared by other engineers.

•    Lead the development of new standards, practices, and specifications for the electrical team.

•    Work on multiple concurrent projects. 

 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

•    Comprehensive knowledge and application of National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and other applicable building and industry codes.

•    Thorough understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

•    Thorough knowledge of electrical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry practices.

•    Proficient in electrical design practices as it pertains to industrial facilities including development of deliverables including but not limited to single line diagrams, motor schematics, load lists, panel and cable schedules, technical reports and memos.

•    Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

•    Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

•    Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.

•    Experience working with various stakeholders including clients, contractors, OEMs and vendors.

•    Advanced oral and written communication skills.

•    Good presentation and interview skills.

•    Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD.

•    Experience with specialty modeling software, such as AGI 32, Visual Lighting, SKM, ETAP, HOMER, etc. is an asset.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering required.
Licensed Professional Engineer required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and 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. 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.

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.