Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec•San Diego, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Stantec) is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Electrical Engineer position to support our Energy & Resources group. Applicants with experience in the hydropower industry are a plus. We are looking for a candidate within commuting range (< 1 hr) of one of three offices: San Diego, Irvine, or Pasadena. At Stantec we look for people who are motivated to use every talent they possess, plus apply imagination, determination, and a drive to do the extraordinary. We believe that building a great career is as important as Building a Better World. The role we are hiring for has a focus on water and natural resources – providing services to a full range of water-related projects and programs ranging from hydrogeneration, dams, and water management for the natural resources industry. If working on the most challenging projects around the world, building on your talents through knowledge-sharing with some of the world’s top talent appeals to you, join us!

Requirements

In depth knowledge of standards and codes involved in design and installation of electrical equipment, including US based standards and IEC equivalents.
In depth knowledge of US National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) is required, plus familiarity with National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2) and arc flash standards.
Experience with hydro facility rehabilitation, controls and protective relay systems, medium and low voltage switchgear, high voltage switchyards, medium and low voltage cabling, and power distribution equipment such as MCCs, Switchboards and Panelboards.
Experience designing interfaces with SCADA/ Control systems.
Experience with Control Schematics and Wiring diagram design.
Experience with AutoCAD required.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English).
Strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and excellent computer skills.
Strong willingness to be a part of a large global engineering company, and to work with teams in other offices around the world.
Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Professional Engineering license is required.
10 years of engineering, design, and construction experience in hydropower.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work and collaborate with a range of internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hydropower industry are a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Access is a plus.
Experience with AGI 32, Visual Lighting Software, ETAP, SKM, REVIT (preferred).
Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
CA PE preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design tasks, supervision of a project team, field work and managing assigned projects, from planning through post-construction.
Provide lead electrical engineering support for development of new hydroelectric projects and rehabilitation of existing hydroelectric facilities including: control systems for water control structures such as dams, spillways, intakes and outlets, pipelines, penstocks; generators and excitation systems; generator auxiliary systems; generator buses; generator circuit breakers; unit step-up transformers; high voltage switchyards; balance of plant electrical systems such as medium and low voltage switchgear, motor control centers, DC battery systems, backup generators, etc.; protection and control systems; and grounding and lighting systems.
Conduct field investigations, liaise with clients, carry out detailed planning studies, prepare design calculations, author technical reports, deliver presentations to stakeholders, lead the development of construction packages (drawings and technical specifications), estimate construction costs, monitor and support construction, participate in commissioning, and contribute to business development activities.
Act as an Engineer-of-Record for projects and/or project components.
Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
Participate in client project requirement meetings, value engineering analysis, and basic cost estimating.
Develop and manage the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
Lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
Assist with the development of proposal and other business development activities.
Identify opportunities for innovation, optimization, and standardization in designs while considering constructability and economics.
Oversee and manage multiple projects.
Provide guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
Oversee the preparation of technical specifications and drawings in multiple software suites (AutoCAD, REVIT, etc.)
Design and review of electromechanical and microprocessor-based relay protection systems for hydro-generation equipment.
Design and review of PLC based control systems for control and monitoring of major industrial equipment and facilities.