Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec•Houston, TX

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work with an experienced group of engineers and architects in preparing building electrical plans and specifications. The role serves as a technical leader and design manager for multiple projects, reporting to the Engineering Director. It combines electrical system design and analysis, project coordination, client and contractor interaction, construction administration, and mentoring junior staff. Work typically takes place in an office environment, with field work that may involve exposure to inclement weather.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
10–15+ years of engineering experience in the building design and construction industry.
5+ years of experience as the primary engineering interface with multiple clients, as a project manager or engineering lead.
Current Professional Engineer license in the United States.
Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
Experience designing and constructing commercial, industrial, and utility-scale power distribution systems, including selecting and specifying common power distribution components.
Experience in commercial, health care, advanced manufacturing, data center, and/or mission-critical facilities.
Experience designing electrical and life safety systems based on NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, and ANSI/EIA/TIA standards.
Familiarity with mechanical and plumbing requirements and architecture.
Technical writing proficiency.
Familiarity with REVIT and knowledge of BIM.
Experience modeling electrical systems with SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power, or other IEEE-compliant modeling tools.
Experience specifying electrical equipment, including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, generators, uninterruptible power supplies, motors, and variable frequency drives.
In-depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems, and grounding and lightning protection systems.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills when working with clients, project managers, junior design staff, and executive management.
Ability to meet client badging requirements.
Ability to work with management to set, track, and achieve goals based on project and departmental priorities.

Responsibilities

Act as a technical leader and design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects, reporting to the Engineering Director.
Establish project schedules and maintain design schedules.
Coordinate design activities across disciplines.
Conduct 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 and grounding diagrams, lighting and fire alarm plans, installation details, diagrams, schematics, and construction specifications.
Provide construction administration services to contractors and interact with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
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 and design life safety systems using SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power, or other IEEE-compliant modeling tools.
Design and model lighting and associated control systems, and prepare photometric studies.
Coordinate with plumbing, mechanical, architectural, structural, and telecommunication/audio-visual project teams.
Mentor and work with junior design staff.
Work with management to establish, track, and achieve goals based on project and departmental priorities.