Electrical Engineer

Job Description

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

Stantec's Houston, TX office is looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer who will be able to apply electrical engineering principals and superior client service skills to cultivate and deliver projects that exceed expectations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leads engineering duties on multiple projects of various complexity including data collection and information gathering to support design decisions.
• Conducts interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
• Performs calculations to analyze and design individual building electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software including lighting photometrics and power systems studies such as arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies.
• Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Works with architectural, interior, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project.
• Assists with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Performs field work such as field investigation, and construction site observations.
• Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Project Manager, Team Leader and/or Principal-in-Charge.
• Serves as a trainer, mentor, and resource to others.
• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional Engineer Licensure - ability to become licensed in Texas is required, existing licensure in TX is preferred. Licensure in other states is a plus.
• Successful history of collaboration and teaming with electrical contractors on Design-Build projects or other alternate project delivery methods is preferred.
• Experience in the built environment and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes.
• Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems and lighting systems for the built environment.
• Strong knowledge of higher education, science & technology, commercial workplace and/or industrial market sectors.
• Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Strong team and client communication and interpersonal skills
• Functional knowledge of recent versions of Revit MEP
• Strong working knowledge of AGI 32 (or equivalent), load analysis software, Microsoft Office, Newforma Project Center (or equivalent data management software and Bluebeam
• Periodic travel may be required to meet engagement/client requirements
• may include regional or national based on the contracted requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience is required.

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.

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.

About the Team

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.

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