Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and engineering of multiple water and wastewater projects of varying size and complexity. As a licensed professional, the engineer may serve as Engineer-of-Record and apply engineering knowledge and professional judgment to size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes and standards. The role includes field investigations, client and contractor coordination, design calculations, development of construction packages, construction cost estimating, and support for business development. Projects may have complex features requiring mature engineering knowledge, particularly in the water and wastewater industry. The engineer leads project teams and oversees multiple projects through design and construction. Responsibilities include developing and managing project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule; coordinating specifications and construction documents; conducting quality assurance and quality control; reviewing deliverables; and providing construction-phase services. The role also includes mentoring junior and intermediate engineers and designers and contributing to standards and specifications for the electrical group. The work is typically performed in an office environment with computers and drawings for extended periods. Field work may involve exposure to construction, weather, and industrial hazards at water or wastewater facilities. Duties may change or expand as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
Minimum of 7–8 years of experience.
Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply industry standards, electrical codes, and building codes.
Strong understanding of project document production phases and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water and wastewater industry.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly in the water and wastewater industry.
Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
Ability to check others’ work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budgets and schedules.
Ability to collaborate in a project-team setting and engage in creative and critical thought.
Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
Very strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong presentation, interpersonal, and interview skills.
Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoDesk products such as AutoCAD and/or Bentley products such as MicroStation.
Ability to mentor and support the professional development of other personnel.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Revit.
Experience with specialized power-system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or EasyPower.

Responsibilities

Acts as Engineer-of-Record for projects or project components of varying complexity.
Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers electrical systems and products for projects.
Develops designs using sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats, including three-dimensional models.
Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
Prepares and revises design and construction documentation, including plans, diagrams, and details.
Leads coordination meetings with internal team members, external consultants, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
Develops and manages project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
Leads preparation and coordination of project specifications with construction documents.
Participates in constructability reviews.
Conducts quality assurance and implements quality control frameworks on assigned projects.
Reviews project deliverables produced by peers and subordinate engineers.
Assists in developing standards and specifications for the electrical group.
Develops project scope, budgets, and design approaches for projects of all sizes.
Assists with proposals for smaller, less complex projects.
Oversees and manages multiple projects.
Conducts or oversees field reviews to assess as-built conditions.
Conducts or oversees construction-phase services, responds to RFIs, reviews shop drawings, and reviews construction for general conformance with the design.
Conducts field investigations, prepares design calculations and construction packages, estimates construction costs, and contributes to business development activities.