Senior Electrical Designer - ( 240003JK )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

In this role, you will draw on your strong buildings engineering knowledge and deep industry experience to consistently produce superior deliverables that meet project requirements and exceed project manager and client expectations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the Lead Designer and internal technical design expert on assigned projects.

• Performs field investigations and analyzes existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.

• May perform power system studies including load flow analysis, short-circuit analysis, protective coordination, and arc-flash studies.

• Applies strong buildings electrical engineering skills and knowledge to research and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.

• Prepares required calculations to meet project requirements

• Supports project requirements including basis-of design narratives, opinions-of-probable-costs estimates, drawing documentation, systems design and technical specifications.

• Collaborates with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.

• Actively participates in the development of design and junior engineering staff through work on projects as well as serving as a trainer, mentor and resource for junior design staff.

• Effectively delegates work to production support staff.

• Participates in marketing and business development events and proposal creation.

• Reviews drawings and researches electrical and safety code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations.

• Frequently interacts with clients and project stakeholders.

• Communicates with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs.

• Provides input or leads the creation and editing of technical specifications.

• Provides contract documents that meet required codes and quality assurance standards.

• Resolves design conflicts and questions and provides recommendations to address issues and add value.

• Understands and works within project budgets and schedules to help project manager meet project financial and schedule goals.

• Collaborates with the practice and market leaders to obtain and disseminate technical knowledge.

• Acts as QC reviewer on projects and participates in project Peer Reviews

• Acts as Subject Matter Specialist in at least one functional area.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Deep buildings electrical design knowledge, including but not limited to electrical, lighting, and fire/life safety systems, device layouts, circuiting, panel schedules and load calcs, riser diagrams, and schedules.

• Ability to independently prepare and review detailed drawings.

• Ability to integrate design elements with architectural, civil, structural, ICT, mechanical and other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.

• Strong knowledge applicable codes and standards.

• Knowledge of specialty engineering applications such as SKM Power Tools.

• Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into deliverables.

• Ability to demonstrate a credible and trustworthy presence through professionalism, demeanor, and technical knowledge.

• Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively support technical project consultation with key clients and project stakeholders.

• Familiarity with CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software; in particular, AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

7 or more years of relevant experience

LEED AP credential and familiarity with various construction delivery process, such as Design assist and Design-Build are a plus.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Nevada-Reno

Organization : BC-2045 Buildings-US Pacific

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 30, 2024, 1:55:52 PM

Req ID: 240003JK

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans