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Stantec

Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec

. Work with an experienced group of designers to prepare building electrical plans and specifications .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical design, project management, and cross-discipline coordination, with a strong focus on client relationships and team leadership. Proficient in modeling electrical systems and preparing comprehensive design documentation for various building types.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Professional Engineering LicenseElectrical Design ExperienceProject ManagementElectrical Engineering ConceptsFire Alarm System Design

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Hard Skills
Electrical DesignSite AnalysisModeling Electrical SystemsLighting Control SystemsGrounding Protection SystemsElectrical Equipment SpecificationConstruction SpecificationsPhotometric StudiesNormal Power Distribution SystemsEmergency Power Distribution Systems
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementGoal TrackingMentoring
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADREVIT MEPSKMETAPEZ-PowerMicrosoft Office
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineering License
Industry Keywords
Commercial BuildingsHealthcare FacilitiesMission CriticalAdvanced ManufacturingInstitutional BuildingsNFPA Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work with an experienced group of designers to prepare building electrical plans and specifications
  • Act as technical leader and design manager for multiple simultaneous design projects
  • Establish schedules and provide regular maintenance of design schedules
  • Coordinate cross-discipline design activities
  • Perform site surveys using basic surveying tools and electrical safety equipment
  • Prepare site analysis reports on project feasibility and potential construction issues
  • Prepare electrical equipment layouts and schedules, site plans, one-line diagrams, grounding diagrams, lighting plans, fire alarm plans, installation details, diagrams, schematics, and construction specifications
  • Provide construction administration services to contractors
  • Interact with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
  • Prepare photometric studies
  • Model electrical systems using SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power, or other IEEE-compliant modeling tools
  • Specify electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, conductors, raceway, motors, and variable frequency drives
  • Model and analyze normal and emergency power distribution systems
  • Design life safety systems, lighting systems, and associated control systems
  • Coordinate with Plumbing, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, and Telecommunication/Audio Visual project design teams
  • Mentor and work with junior design staff

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Professional Engineering License is required
  • Previous managerial experience leading a team of engineers on projects
  • Ability to establish strong relationships with clients and contractors
  • Working knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices
  • Familiarity with mechanical, plumbing, and architectural requirements
  • In-depth knowledge of lighting and lighting control systems
  • In-depth knowledge of grounding and lightning protection systems
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills
  • Able to meet client badging requirements
  • Ability to establish, track, and achieve goals based on project and departmental priorities
  • Minimum of 10+ years of electrical design experience for commercial, healthcare, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, and/or institutional buildings
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or BIM systems, specifically REVIT MEP, preferred
  • Fire alarm system design experience and in-depth knowledge of NFPA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Wellness program
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans
  • Emergency travel benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional membership fee coverage
  • Paid family leave
  • Ten paid holidays per calendar year
  • Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
  • Paid sick leave
  • Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law