Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical discipline delivery, strengthen client relationships, mentor teams, and deliver technically excellent building projects. The role is a trusted technical resource within Stantec’s Buildings Engineers practice, balancing hands-on project delivery with client support, mentorship, and technical stewardship. The engineer will organize and coordinate electrical work with other disciplines and contribute to the Buildings Engineering practice in Hawaii.

The position leads electrical engineering work from planning through construction, including design of power, lighting, and fire alarm systems; development and coordination of CAD, Revit, and BIM models and drawings; preparation and review of technical documents; and site visits and inspections. The role also supports project planning and delivery through task-level work plans, resource needs, budgets, schedule and change input, and coordination with project managers, clients, contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

The Senior Electrical Engineer guides engineers and designers, reviews work for completeness and quality, supports staffing and workload planning, and contributes to technical standards, workflows, and practice improvements. The position promotes innovative, sustainable, and resilient design, supports client relationships and future business development, and keeps current with relevant regulations, technologies, and best practices.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of electrical engineering design experience for federal, commercial, civic, transit, higher education, healthcare, and/or industrial facilities, with a record of successful project delivery.
• Experience leading electrical design work for straightforward to moderately complex building projects and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring junior staff, supporting workload planning, and contributing to technical development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical issues with clients, contractors, authorities, and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive mindset and commitment to an inclusive, collaborative team culture.
• Working knowledge of project delivery fundamentals, including task-level scope, schedule, budget tracking, change awareness, and timely input to project managers.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building design codes and standards in Hawaii, including the National Electrical Code.
• Strong technical understanding and working knowledge of electrical building systems and site infrastructure.
• Ability to develop concepts and ideas into coordinated project deliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with SKM PowerTools and/or ETAP for electrical power-system modeling and analysis.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering is required; consideration is given to candidates actively progressing toward licensure.
• Practical CAD and Revit modeling proficiency, demonstrated through work samples, prior project experience, or skills verification during hiring and onboarding.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Lean/IPD, Design-Build, or Design-Assist delivery methods.
• Familiarity with federal, commercial, civic, healthcare, higher education, and/or similar sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering delivery for assigned projects from planning through construction, with accountability for task quality, schedule, budget input, and client satisfaction.
• Lead electrical design for power, lighting, and fire alarm systems in compliance with the National Electrical Code and other applicable building codes.
• Develop and coordinate electrical models and drawings using CAD, Revit, and BIM workflows.
• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables with owners, developers, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal teams.
• Develop task-level work plans, resource needs, and budgets; track performance and provide project managers with scope, schedule, change, and financial input.
• Coordinate with project leaders, architects, design partners, peers, contractors, and stakeholders to develop integrated technical solutions.
• Address sector-specific regulations, utility requirements, quality standards, and established best practices throughout design delivery.
• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and coordinated deliverables for technical quality and constructability.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies to support design integration, field resolution, and project objectives.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure project requirements are met.
• Prepare and oversee detailed design documents, specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Apply electrical engineering judgment to resolve technical issues and guide building systems design.
• Plan production resources and workflow for coordinated electrical drawings, documentation, and calculations.
• Delegate work to production support staff and review work products for completeness and quality.
• Guide engineers and designers through task direction, work review, feedback, and promotion of technical excellence and accountability.
• Support workload planning, resource coordination, staffing discussions, retention efforts, and recruiting or interviewing activities as requested.
• Improve practice standards, delivery methods, workflows, and technical processes to strengthen consistency, quality, and project outcomes.
• Apply lessons learned and share knowledge across project teams.
• Support the junior engineer and assist with inquiries.
• Stay current with electrical engineering regulations, technologies, and best practices, and help integrate them into Stantec standards and processes.
• Continue technical learning and share relevant knowledge with developing staff and project teams.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Electrical Engineering specifications, technical documentation, and standards.
• Promote innovative, sustainable, and resilient design solutions that enhance occupant, staff, and facility outcomes.
• Nurture existing client relationships and identify future work through strong communication and market awareness.
• Participate in industry events, conferences, presentations, and professional organizations as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior