Principal Electrical Engineer

Stantec•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Principal Electrical Engineer provides client-facing, strategic leadership and technical excellence to Stantec’s Buildings engineering team, leading the electrical engineering practice in the San Diego area. The role contributes to the strategic and tactical leadership of the local and integrated practice, advances team growth and development, and differentiates Stantec through innovation. The position includes business development, project delivery standards and processes, quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability, and collaboration with other disciplines. The role’s work is allocated approximately 25% to business development and strategy, 20% to people and practice management, 40% to project design and delivery, and 15% to technical leadership. It builds the San Diego engineering practice and client relationships, develops business plans and proposals, leads and develops staff, manages project delivery and financial performance, oversees design quality, and supports technical standards and continuing education. The position works on building projects across healthcare, higher education, science and technology, mission-critical facilities, and commercial/workspace markets. The position is typically based in an office environment, working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may involve exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
15 or more years of related professional experience.
Professional Engineering license.
Outstanding client service, consulting, presentation, public speaking, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Strong managerial skills, including the ability to hire, engage, develop, and retain talent.
Strong business acumen, including the ability to develop strategy, prepare and manage budgets, and analyze business results.
Business development skills, including prospect development, relationship management, cross-selling, negotiation, and business engagement.
Comprehensive understanding of building project components, project management, and delivery systems, with the ability to improve processes and client satisfaction.
Ability to manage clients, projects, fees, scope, and teams to meet budget, schedule, deliverable, and stakeholder objectives.
Familiarity with project management documents and documentation standards.
Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver coordinated designs.
Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards and commanding knowledge of technical issues supporting design services.
Strong technical understanding of building systems in healthcare, higher education, science and technology, mission-critical facilities, and commercial/workspace markets.
Fundamental understanding of NFPA 70, 72, 99, 101, and 110 and/or FGI Guidelines as they apply to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings.
Ability to identify and manage project risks and potential unanticipated scope.
Ability to collaborate with contractors in alternative construction delivery processes such as design assist, design-build, and IPD.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to work in a typical office environment with computers and prolonged sedentary periods; field work may involve exposure to inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional certification.
LEED AP credential.
Strong knowledge of the health sector market.
Deep knowledge of fire alarm and detection systems and healthcare technology systems, including nurse call communications, synchronized clocks, and voice/data/video infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

Build Stantec’s engineering practice in the San Diego area and serve as a principal leader within the San Diego office.
Partner with office principal leaders to develop and sustain strategic growth objectives and tactical plans.
Coordinate with architectural, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering leaders in the US West and across North America.
Develop and execute strategic and tactical business and marketing plans aligned with business center, regional, and national practice goals.
Help grow revenue in San Diego/Southern California and US West in collaboration with regional, business center, and engineering leaders.
Develop and maintain relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, and partner firms.
Assist with the annual business plan and budget, and work with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators.
Prepare presentation materials and present to clients at strategic industry events; represent Stantec through articles, public speaking, and industry and community events.
Develop project proposals and assist marketing with health sector and engineering marketing materials and content.
Hire, develop, grow, and lead engineering project managers, engineers, designers, and production team members.
Forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload and subject-matter-expert requirements.
Hold project team members accountable for technical excellence, delivery standards, and best practices.
Manage financial performance, quality control, and project delivery for electrical engineering projects, including compliance with Stantec project management frameworks.
Work with project managers and subject-matter experts to develop and deliver drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other project deliverables.
Manage projects of significant scope, complexity, and revenue budget, leading cross-functional resources to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budgets.
Meet technical, contractual, schedule, budget, and client-service objectives for projects.
Lead and oversee the design of building projects using engineering and project management expertise.
Plan and manage production resources and workflow for design documentation, drawings, and calculations.
Act as a quality-control and/or independent technical reviewer on electrical engineering projects.
Monitor operational, technical, and regulatory changes in electrical engineering and the AEC industry, share relevant knowledge, and integrate it into processes and standards.
Help maintain and update health sector engineering specifications, technical documentation, and standards.
Oversee electrical engineering design delivery practices and coordinate with other disciplines.
Oversee electrical engineering continuing education and staff development, including education and certification processes.
Maintain knowledge of technologies and trends affecting Stantec’s services and markets, and continue to strengthen technical and managerial skills.