Senior Electrical Engineer- Water

Overview

As Senior Electrical Engineer at Stantec, you will lead electrical design across water and wastewater projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams from planning to post-construction. You’ll apply code-compliant engineering judgment to size and specify electrical systems for public and private clients. You’ll collaborate with experts worldwide to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that support sustainable water infrastructure. This role offers hands-on leadership, complex problem solving, and opportunities to mentor others while advancing mission-driven projects.

Pay / Benefits

• health, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off

Responsibilities

• Act as electrical discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects
• Serve as technical lead and/or project manager on electrical initiatives
• Lead electrical studies, calculations, and design deliverables (SLDs, power/lighting plans, grounding, wiring diagrams)
• Develop electrical scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
• Oversee field reviews, construction support, and commissioning
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers
• Coordinate electrical specs with drawings and other disciplines
• Lead power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash) and related analyses
• Participate in client meetings, value analysis, and cost estimating
• Contribute to quality assurance and project standards development
• Manage multiple projects and ensure conformance with design documents
• Support business development activities and constructability reviews
• Respond to RFIs and review shop drawings during construction

Key requirements

• Electrical engineering expertise across project lifecycle
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in water/wastewater infrastructure consulting
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Ability to lead teams and manage budgets and schedules
• Experience with project coordination and client engagement
• Field review and construction phase services experience

• leadership
• mentorship
• collaboration
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• MicroStation

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