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Stantec · 3 hours ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

Vestal, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$107K/yr - $161K/yr

15+ years exp

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee projects of high complexity, providing technical leadership and mentoring to a team of electrical engineers. This role involves client consultation, project coordination, and the implementation of sustainable design principles.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Leads work on multiple projects with a team of design colleagues to conceptualize and develop full documentation for new construction and renovation projects for multiple types of facilities such as healthcare, commercial offices, higher education, research laboratory, and industrial facilities

Provides supervision to staff of all levels to develop staff skills and abilities by providing guidance and mentor to strengthen technical abilities and develop career goals

Leads in client meetings on projects to establish design criteria, review design progress as well as supporting through construction administration

Leads in evaluation, selection, and engineering of all electrical engineered systems and products for a project

Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents

Leads in the development of a design through sketches, engineering calculations, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats

Prepares and reviews documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details

Leads project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors

Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers

Leads in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical engineering group, along with a team of other electrical engineers

Performs field work (or reviews field work performed by others) to review existing facility conditions for use in development of site-specific electrical design documents and to review work being performed by contractors

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

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

Nurtures existing client relationships and proactively pursues opportunities for new business by supporting new project proposals by developing scope, design budgets and design approach

Acts as a resource for staff to all levels in any area of technical expertise and works with staff to train them on applicable knowledge of electrical / building codes, field work, and the processes associated with designing electrical systems

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

Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment

Qualification

Electrical engineering conceptsPower distribution systemsLighting systemsLow voltage systemsProject document productionSustainable design principlesConstruction processes knowledgeApplicable codesStandardsClient communication skillsTechnical specificationsRevit proficiencyAutoCAD proficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteAGI 32 knowledgeSKM knowledgeNewforma knowledgeTeam leadershipMentoring skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelors' degree or equivalent in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with a lighting/electrical emphasis required

Professional Engineering license required

Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others

Strong understanding and knowledge of power distribution systems, lighting systems, and low voltage systems for the built environment

Experience in the construction industry and/or in-depth knowledge of construction processes, including construction administration roles

Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications

Ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects

Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines at the conceptual and/or schematic programming design phase

Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as NFPA Standards, International Building Codes and Applicable Energy Codes

Strong client communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to lead multiple overlapping projects and design teams while maintaining project execution excellence and schedule

Ability to recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions

Ability to check work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule

Ability to give direction and give feedback and suggestions to Senior and Junior Engineers and Designers

Ability to lead collaboration in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought

Ability to develop sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material for use by Junior Engineers and Designers

Ability to produce calculations based on project specific parameters, such as load calculations, short circuit studies, and lighting calculations

Ability to produce reports and studies as well as interpret the findings of reports or studies prepared by others

Ability to produce project specific technical specifications independently from an industry or office standard master specification

Ability to participate and provide insight into project planning and budgeting with other disciplines and project leaders

Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool

Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Minimum 15 Years In Related Professional Experience Preferred

LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred

Experience with AGI 32, SKM, Newforma is advantageous

Working knowledge of low voltage systems such as telecommunications, security and fire alarm is advantageous but not required

Experience in healthcare, laboratory and industrial facilities is advantageous but not required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Health saving accounts

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Ten paid holidays in each calendar year

Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year

Eligible for paid sick leave

Company

Stantec

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Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Founded in 1954

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.stantec.com

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