Power System Studies-Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The MCF (Mission Critical Facilities) Power System Studies Engineer performs intermediate technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Studio Leader. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on intermediate tasks within one’s own discipline. Role will execute and ensure quality throughout the process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations. The data center industry is continually evolving, and this is an ideal opportunity for candidates who enjoy working on technically challenging projects that require cutting edge designs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system models and perform power system studies with minimal supervision.

• Works in conjunction with the project team to develop SKM models and to prepare project reports per the client’s intent and scope of work outlined in the proposal.

• Coordinates well with all disciples to fully integrate work and clients request into the reports.

• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting them to QA/QC reviewer.

• Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences)

• Assist the Senior Project Engineer on project related tasks.

• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to the project budget.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering practices related to power system studies including short-circiut, coordination and arc flash evaluation within own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines.

• Able to conceptualize basic building systems within own discipline entirely including interactions with varied disparate components.

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, related engineering systems, and building codes.

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.

• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. SKM Power tools, ETAP).

• Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items to clients, vendors, and co-workers.

• Adept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum 3 years related industry experience preferred.

• Registered professional engineer (PE) license or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$85,000.00 - $123,300.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC-2357 Buildings-US North Central MCF
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 08/06/2026 03:06:28
Req ID: 1006181

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