Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec•Boise, ID

About The Position

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. Your Opportunity We are actively seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Boise, ID office. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader who can manage and execute multiple design projects simultaneously, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, and deliver exceptional technical quality across complex building and industrial systems.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical)
Extensive experience in the design and construction of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale power distribution systems, including conducting equipment selection and specifying raceways, conductors, switchgear, MCCs, panelboards, and circuit protection devices.
Experience in one or more high-tech or industrial sectors, such as: Semiconductor manufacturing Chemical processing Power distribution and utility infrastructure Material handling Water and wastewater treatment Industrial processes Industrial HVAC/mechanical systems Datacenters High-tech manufacturing environments
Experience designing electrical and/or life safety systems in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, ANSI/EIA/TIA standards, and related code requirements.
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for effectively interacting with clients, project managers, junior staff, and executive leadership.
Proven ability to work with management to establish project goals, track performance, and achieve departmental priorities.
Ability to meet all client-specific badging and security requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
10 years of related experience in electrical engineering and power system design.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical lead and design manager on multiple concurrent projects.
Establish project schedules and provide continuous monitoring, tracking, and maintenance of design timelines.
Coordinate cross-discipline design activities with architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, and technology teams.
Prepare detailed site analysis reports evaluating project feasibility, utility conditions, site constraints, and potential construction challenges.
Produce comprehensive project documentation, including: Electrical equipment layouts and schedules, Site plans, One-line and grounding diagrams, Lighting plans and photometric studies, Life safety and fire alarm plans, Telecom, security, and low-voltage system plans, Installation details, schematics, and construction specifications
Provide construction administration services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch walks, and field observations.
Interface with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, compliance, and code interpretation.
Model electrical systems using SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power, or other IEEE-compliant tools.
Specify electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, MCCs, panelboards, overcurrent devices, conductors, raceways, motors, and VFDs.
Travel domestically up to 10%.