Electrical Engineer

Stantec•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer contributes to design and engineering for projects of varying size and complexity. This licensed professional takes responsibility for design and project deliverables and works on diverse projects with a large North American team of Electrical Engineers. The role applies engineering knowledge and experience to size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical power, lighting, and auxiliary systems in accordance with relevant codes and standards. Work may include field investigations, design calculations, construction packages, and business development activities. The position supports water and wastewater projects and may involve project coordination, mentoring junior engineers, quality assurance, constructability reviews, and construction-phase services. The work is typically in an office environment using computers and drawings, with field work potentially exposing the employee to construction, weather, and industrial operations at water or wastewater facilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
Minimum of 3–5 years of related experience.
Knowledge and application of electrical and building codes.
General understanding of project phases, document production, and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
Ability to check others’ work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budgets and schedules.
Ability to collaborate in a project-team setting and engage in creative and critical thought.
Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
Advanced oral and written communication skills.
Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoDesk products such as AutoCAD and/or Bentley products such as MicroStation.

Nice To Haves

Presentation and interview skills.
Familiarity with Revit.
Experience with specialized power-system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or EasyPower.

Responsibilities

Acts as Engineer-of-Record for projects and/or project components within areas of professional competency.
Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers electrical systems and products for projects.
Develops designs through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats, including three-dimensional models of electrical systems.
Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to junior engineers and EITs.
Prepares and revises design and construction documentation, including plans, diagrams, and details.
Leads project coordination meetings with internal teams and external consultants, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
Participates in client project-requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
Assists Senior Engineers with project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule management.
May lead preparation and coordination of project specifications with construction documents.
Performs and oversees calculations using company-standard and proprietary manufacturer software.
Uses advanced techniques to analyze specialized electrical elements.
Participates in constructability reviews.
Conducts quality assurance and implements quality-control frameworks on assigned projects.
Assists in developing standards and specifications for the electrical group.
Works on multiple projects.
Conducts field reviews to assess as-built conditions.
Provides construction-phase services, responds to RFIs, reviews shop drawings, and reviews construction for general conformance with the design.
May conduct field investigations, prepare design calculations and construction packages, and contribute to business development activities.