Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer works with an experienced group of designers to prepare building electrical plans and specifications and serves as a technical leader and design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects. The position combines electrical system design and analysis, project coordination and scheduling, site surveys, construction administration, client and contractor interaction, and mentoring junior design staff. The role involves preparing project documentation and specifications; modeling and analyzing normal and emergency power distribution, life safety systems, lighting, and control systems; specifying electrical equipment; and coordinating with other design disciplines. The position is primarily in a typical office environment, with occasional field work that may involve exposure to inclement weather.

Requirements

Professional Engineering (PE) license.
Previous managerial experience leading a team of engineers on projects.
At least 10 years of electrical design experience for commercial, healthcare, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, and/or institutional buildings.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
Familiarity with other engineering disciplines, including mechanical and plumbing requirements and architecture.
In-depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems.
In-depth knowledge of grounding and lightning protection systems.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills when dealing with clients, project managers, junior design staff, and executive management.
Ability to meet client badging requirements.
Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or BIM systems, specifically REVIT MEP.
Fire alarm system design experience and in-depth knowledge of NFPA.

Responsibilities

Establish project schedules and maintain design schedules.
Coordinate cross-discipline design activities.
Perform site surveys using basic surveying tools and electrical safety equipment.
Prepare site analysis reports on project feasibility and potential construction issues.
Prepare project documentation, including electrical equipment layouts and schedules, site plans, one-line diagrams, grounding diagrams, lighting plans, fire alarm plans, installation details, diagrams and schematics, and construction specifications.
Provide construction administration services to contractors.
Interact with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Prepare photometric studies.
Model electrical systems using SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power, or other IEEE-compliant modeling tools.
Specify electrical equipment, including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, motors, and variable frequency drives.
Model and analyze normal and emergency power distribution systems; design life safety systems; and design and model lighting and associated control systems.
Coordinate with Plumbing, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, and Telecommunication/Audio Visual project design teams.
Mentor and work with junior design staff.
Work with management to establish, track, and achieve goals based on project and departmental priorities.