Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Your Opportunity Our Buildings team has an opportunity for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team. Your role as a contributor on our professional consulting team is to work on projects of high complexity and serve as a leader of a team or project through all phases of a project lifecycle. The Electrical Team Lead role is to serve as the overall technical lead on projects of various sizes and complexities, with the support of a team of electrical engineers and designers. The position can be located in any of the following Stantec Buildings Northeast Engineering locations: Albany, NY; Burlington, MA; Butler, PA; Cleveland, OH; Hauppauge, NY; NY, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburg, PA; Rochester, NY; Stamford, CT; or Vestal, NY. Your Key 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. Your Capabilities and Credentials 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. 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. Education and Experience Bachelors' degree or equivalent in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with a lighting/electrical emphasis required. Minimum 15 years in related professional experience preferred. Professional Engineering license required. LEED Green Associate or LEED AP preferred. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 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. Pay Range $107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually (Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas) $117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually (Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas) $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 Annually (Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas) $134,900.00 - $202,500.00 Annually (Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)) 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. 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