At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical design for innovative water projects and collaborate with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Stantec, a top engineering firm making a real impact on communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a sustainable company recognized as a top employer.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the world by ensuring clean water for future generations.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 15+ years in water/wastewater projects required.
The predicted salary is between 115920 - 141680 $ per year.
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. 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.
Stantec is one of the world’s top engineering and consulting firms supporting the Water Industry. We are currently seeking a passionate Senior Electrical Engineer to join our project delivery team. This team is tasked with delivering some of the most interesting and iconic water infrastructure projects in North America, from water and wastewater treatment to conveyance, flood protection, and resource recovery facilities. We develop innovative engineering solutions, implementing the latest technologies, to deliver optimized outcomes for our clients and communities.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of design and engineering professionals to deliver water and wastewater projects for both public and private sector clients.
- Lead the electrical design and engineering portions of all phases of the projects assigned, from planning through post-construction.
- Apply engineering knowledge and professional judgement to plan, size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Conduct field investigations, liaise with clients and contractors, carry out detailed planning studies, prepare design calculations, author technical reports, deliver presentations to stakeholders, lead the development of construction packages, estimate construction costs, monitor and support construction, participate in commissioning, and contribute to business development activities.
The Projects To Which You Are Assigned May Have Complex Features That Require The Application Of Mature Knowledge, Particularly In Water/Wastewater Related Projects. The Successful Applicant Is Expected To:
- Act as electrical discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects.
- Act as technical lead and/or project manager on electrical projects.
- Be the electrical engineer-of-record (EOR) for projects and project components of varying degrees of complexity.
- Develop and manage electrical scope, budget, staffing, and schedule for projects of all sizes.
- Conduct and/or oversee field reviews required to assess existing as-built conditions.
- Lead the preparation of electrical studies, assessments, technical memorandums, and reports.
- Evaluate and select electrical products and engineered systems for use on projects.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
- Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews and implement quality control frameworks on own projects.
- Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.
- Oversee and manage multiple projects.
Your Capabilities and Credentials:
- Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards as well as electrical and building codes.
- Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through all phases of project delivery.
- Very strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoDesk products.
- Project management experience, particularly in the municipal water/wastewater sector, will be a significant asset.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Minimum of 15 years’ experience in consulting supporting water & wastewater infrastructure projects.
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.
Senior Electrical Engineer – Water employer: Stantec
Stantec is an exceptional employer that prioritizes employee growth and development, offering robust training programs and mentorship opportunities for roles like the Senior Risk Leader. With a collaborative work culture that values innovation and proactive risk management, employees thrive in a dynamic multi-office environment across North America. The company also emphasizes work-life balance and provides competitive benefits, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in the energy and resources sector.
