Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Join an integrated team that is working together with the industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Our team works on a wide array of projects in areas including generation – thermal, heavy industrial, hydropower and other renewable sources of energy; substation and transmission and distribution, oil and gas and mining. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $12B company and have the agility of a specialized group to contribute to some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. You’ll find yourself working with leaders in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career. Opportunity We are looking for a talented and passionate Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. A background in mining or heavy industrial and processing sectors is preferred. The successful candidate would primarily be supporting Mining work in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a strong interdisciplinary team that works on a variety of unique and exciting Energy & Resources projects across North America and Internationally and offers an excellent career development opportunity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Professional Engineering license is required.
- Eligibility for a Professional Engineering license in the State of Arizona and / or Southwestern US states.
- 15 years of engineering, design, and construction experience in heavy industry or surface or underground mining.
- 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.
- Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
- Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of National Electric Code and applicable energy codes.
- Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD.
Nice To Haves
- A background in mining or heavy industrial and processing sectors is preferred.
- Familiarity with Mine Safety and Health Administration Regulations is preferred.
- Proven leadership abilities with strong project engineering experience, including coordination of multidisciplinary teams, project planning, and successful delivery of technical outcomes.
- Prefer experience with AGI 32, Visual Lighting Software, ETAP, SKM, Revit (preferred).
- Familiar with design of mine infrastructure, including switch rooms, cabling, and tray systems; power distribution and GPR/charging current assessments; condition assessments and functional testing.
- Experience in process control and instrumentation design for mine services, including material handling, hoisting systems, ventilation, process piping, and industrial building services.
Responsibilities
- Act as an Engineer-of-Record for projects and/or project components.
- Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
- Participates in client project requirement meetings, value engineering analysis, and basic cost estimating.
- Develops and manages the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
- Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
- Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
- Assists with the development of proposal.
- Incorporation of innovation, optimization, and standardization in designs as appropriate considering constructability and economics.
- Oversees and manages multiple projects.
- Provides guidance, training and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
- Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
- Lead the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings, such as: Single line diagrams (SLDs), Power and Lighting Plans, Grounding and Lightning Protection Plans, Elevations, Wiring diagrams, Motor control schematics, Riser diagrams, Installation details, Schedules (panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.).
- Lead the preparation of electrical technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans.
- Lead the coordination of electrical technical specifications and drawings with construction documents and other disciplines.
- Lead the modeling, study, and analysis of power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor acceleration studies).
- Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
- Assist in the develop construction bid documents Bid review, proposal development, and job hour estimates
- Develop and build Client relations.
- Assist with electrical construction, startup, and commissioning field support: client, contractor, and vendor interaction.
Benefits
- Stantec offers flexible work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
