Senior Electrical Engineer

Ranked the #1 architecture and engineering firm by Building Design Construction for the last decade, Stantec was also recently ranked #3 on Electrical Construction & Maintenance magazine’s Top 10 Electrical Design Firms. Stantec is recognized as an industry leader by Architecture Record, ENR, Interior Design magazine, and more. We offer employee groups that provide support and opportunity for our diverse workforce to grow and develop. Our efforts were recognized when Forbes magazine named us one of America's Best Employers for Women.

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Opportunity\:

Our Houston, TX office is looking for a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing, multi-disciplinary team. If you are an excellent communicator and skilled problem-solver with strong attention to detail, then we have a place for you on a team committed to delivering innovative designs for a diverse range of building projects. In this role, you will draw on your strong engineering knowledge and deep industry experience to successfully lead the electrical design on projects of varying scales and complexities.

Your Key Responsibilities\:

• Serves as the Lead Electrical Engineer and internal technical design expert on assigned projects.
• Performs field investigations and analyzes existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Applies strong electrical engineering skills and knowledge to research and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Prepares required calculations to meet project requirements.
• Supports project requirements including basis-of design narratives, cost estimates, drawing documentation, systems design, and technical specifications.
• Collaborates with multi-discipline design team, clients, building officials, and other project stake holders.
• Actively participates in the development of junior level design staff through work on projects as well as serving as a trainer, mentor, and resource.
• Effectively delegates work to production support staff.
• Reviews drawings and researches electrical and safety code issues to comply with national, state, local, and client regulations.
• Communicates with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs.
• Perform construction site observation visits, reviews and respond to project submittals and RFIs.
• Provides input or leads the creation and editing of technical specifications and standards.
• Develops contract documents that meet required codes, client requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Resolves design conflicts and questions and provides recommendations to address issues and add value.
• Understands and works within project budgets and schedules to help project team meet project financial and schedule goals.
• Manages electrical-specific projects.
• Collaborates with the practice and market leaders to obtain and disseminate technical knowledge.
• Acts as QC reviewer on projects and participates in project Peer Reviews.
• Occasional travel may be required (10%)