Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

Your Opportunity

We are actively seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Boise, ID office. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader who can manage and execute multiple design projects simultaneously, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, and deliver exceptional technical quality across complex building and industrial systems.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead and design manager on multiple concurrent projects.

• Establish project schedules and provide continuous monitoring, tracking, and maintenance of design timelines.

• Coordinate cross-discipline design activities with architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, and technology teams.

• Prepare detailed site analysis reports evaluating project feasibility, utility conditions, site constraints, and potential construction challenges.

• Produce comprehensive project documentation, including: Electrical equipment layouts and schedules, Site plans, One-line and grounding diagrams, Lighting plans and photometric studies, Life safety and fire alarm plans, Telecom, security, and low-voltage system plans, Installation details, schematics, and construction specifications

• Provide construction administration services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch walks, and field observations.

• Interface with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permitting, compliance, and code interpretation.

• Model electrical systems using SKM, ETAP, EZ-Power, or other IEEE-compliant tools.

• Specify electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, MCCs, panelboards, overcurrent devices, conductors, raceways, motors, and VFDs.

• Travel domestically up to 10%.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Licensed Professional Engineer (Electrical)

• Extensive experience in the design and construction of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale power distribution systems, including conducting equipment selection and specifying raceways, conductors, switchgear, MCCs, panelboards, and circuit protection devices.

• Experience in one or more high-tech or industrial sectors, such as: - Semiconductor manufacturing

• Chemical processing

• Power distribution and utility infrastructure

• Material handling

• Water and wastewater treatment

• Industrial processes

• Industrial HVAC/mechanical systems

• Datacenters

• High-tech manufacturing environments

• Experience designing electrical and/or life safety systems in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, ANSI/EIA/TIA standards, and related code requirements.

• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for effectively interacting with clients, project managers, junior staff, and executive leadership.

• Proven ability to work with management to establish project goals, track performance, and achieve departmental priorities.

• Ability to meet all client-specific badging and security requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

• 10 years of related experience in electrical engineering and power system design.

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.

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 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 | ID | Boise
Organization: BC-2358 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Mountain BE
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 08/04/2026 09:04:17
Req ID: 1005251

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