Electrical Design Engineer, Buildings

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

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 Buildings team is looking for an Electrical Engineer / Project Designer. You will work with direct supervision and general direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Designer. You will assist in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering certain electrical power, lighting, fire alarm and other low voltage systems for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal engineering standards / practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include Revit and AutoCAD design, calculations, and field work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of technologies and trends, as they apply to the applicable project and market types, and continually strengthen skills.

• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

• Utilize BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of building electrical systems (Approximately 90% of projects).

• Utilize AutoCAD for development of project plans for certain project types (Approximately 10% of projects).

• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.

• Coordinates with other building disciplines (architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.

• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, 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 building electrical systems and materials.

• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.

• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.

• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.

• Performs calculations of building elements and well-defined electrical systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.

• Applies technical expertise while leading cross-functional resources to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budget.

• Serves as a trainer, mentor, and resource to others.

• Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business.

• Provides client consultation, drawing on professional expertise and knowledge of Stantec's services.