Electrical Engineer

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. Whether designing new EV charging or CNG delivery systems, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing — and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical, Instrumentation, & Controls group in the Bakersfield, CA or optionally our Pasadena, CA office, at least two days per week and from home the other three if desired.

Your Opportunity

Although the position is in the Energy Business Line of Stantec, because of the nature of our work, we are seeking someone with general industrial, commercial, or O&G electrical experience. The position’s role will be to provide engineering services in the design and specification of electrical equipment as part of larger multi-discipline projects. The Electrical Engineer shall be able to perform calculations to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer electrical power and lighting systems or products.

THIS POSITION CAN WORK OUT OF BAKERSFIELD OR PASADENA CALIFORNIA LOCATIONS.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops electrical calculations, equipment data sheets, electrical specifications, single line diagrams, hazardous area classification studies, grounding and lighting plans, and supports the Project Manager as needed to manage the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Lead electrically based engineering and design teams, and represent project scope execution status to clients.
• Travel to project locations to obtain field information necessary for the execution of electrical scope.
• Develop electrical computer models using computer software (ETAP, SKM, Easypower, etc.), perform related analysis, and create customer reports based upon those results (for load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, harmonic analysis, equipment, and component sizing, etc.)
• Develop electrical designs for various voltage systems, including LV and MV systems.
• Prepare or update, specifications, procedures, material requisitions, and electrical construction documents.
• Support design and drafting team members in the development of all power system drawing deliverables related to the construction and modification of our client’s facilities. Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats. Drawings such as the following would be developed\:
  • single line diagrams
  • grounding plans and details
  • lighting plans and details
  • cable and conduit schedules (cable, conductor sizing)
  • hazardous area classification plans and details
  • control panel layouts
  • conduit routing
  • motor power and control schematics
  • field wiring
  • Provide technical support to the client for the resolution of operational problems.
  • Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
  • Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
  • Assists in the review of electrical shop drawings and vendor submittals, may attend and support factory acceptance tests, responds to requests for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
  • Assists with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
  • Assists in the evaluation and selection of electrical systems and materials.
  • Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
  • Performs calculations to analyze and design electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.