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Electrical Designer

Stantec

Stantec

Other Engineering, Design
Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Jan 31, 2026

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. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.

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

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our team and play a key role in the design of electrical systems across a diverse portfolio of architectural and engineering projects. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to technically complex environments while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will design and deliver electrical systems spanning low- and high-voltage power, power distribution and generation, energy storage, lighting, and fire alarm systems. Project sector focus will be aligned with individual strengths and experience rather than tied to a single building type.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical designs that meet project objectives, codes, and engineering standards

  • Ensure accurate, complete, and well-coordinated construction documentation

  • Plan and manage project workloads to align with established schedules and budgets

  • Perform and/or support electrical load studies, system analysis, and calculations

  • Size and specify equipment and develop system applications

  • Coordinate design solutions with architectural teams and other engineering disciplines

  • Maintain organized project files, calculations, and technical documentation

  • Uphold quality assurance standards throughout all phases of design

  • Conduct or support on-site condition assessments and field investigations

  • Monitor scope compliance and document deviations as they arise

  • Prepare technical memoranda, reports, and design narratives

  • Participate in client meetings and technical discussions

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and emerging technologies

  • Proficiency with Revit for design development and construction documentation in a multidisciplinary A/E environment.

  • Broad understanding of electrical engineering principles with coordination across disciplines

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution preferred; credentials negotiable based on experience

  • Minimum of 5+ years of relevant electrical design experience

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.

Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston
Organization: BC-4011 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston BE
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/01/2026 04:01:05
Req ID: 1003962

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.