Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
As an Electrical Designer/Engineer, you will lead and support the delivery of electrical systems across a diverse portfolio of building projects, ranging in size and complexity. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, code-compliant solutions from concept through construction.
This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of design elements, contribute to project planning and execution, and grow into increased leadership responsibilities. You will play a key role in ensuring technical excellence, coordination, and successful project delivery in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering design efforts on multiple projects of varying complexity, including data collection and analysis to support design decisions
- Interpret drawings, codes, and applicable standards to inform design solutions
- Perform calculations and design building electrical systems, including lighting, photometrics, and power distribution studies using company standards and industry software
- Lead preparation and coordination of project specifications with construction documents
- Coordinate with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines throughout project execution
- Support project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule management
- Perform field investigations, site visits, and construction observations
- Lead project coordination meetings with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors
- Support development of electrical standards and specifications
- Mentor junior staff and serve as a technical resource to the team
- Perform other duties as assigned by project leadership
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain licensure; Texas licensure is a plus
- Strong ability to integrate electrical design elements with other disciplines
- Solid knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards
- Deep understanding of power distribution and lighting systems for building design
- Experience across sectors such as commercial, higher education, K-12, mission critical, and/or industrial projects is a plus
- Ability to apply sustainable design principles
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with multidisciplinary coordination workflows
- Working knowledge of industry tools such as AGi32 (or equivalent), SKM (or equivalent), Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Newforma Project Center
- Willingness to travel periodically based on project and client needs
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering required
- Minimum of 5 years of electrical design experience in building systems
- Experience in sectors such as Commercial, Workplace, Mission Critical, or Science & Technology preferred
Primary Location: United States | TX | Austin
Organization: 4010 Buildings-US ACQ PSP Austin BE-Austin TX
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/04/2026 09:04:23
Req ID: 1005677
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