Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

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.

The Electrical Designer will work with direct supervision and general direction on tasks and smaller projects as a team member of a larger engineering team under the guidance of a Senior Engineer / Designer. You will assist in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering certain electrical power and lighting systems or products for a project verifying compliance with applicable codes and internal engineering standards / practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include AutoCAD and / or Revit design, calculations, and field work. The smaller projects that an Electrical Designer may be assigned to will have routine and complex features. You will draw on strong building engineering knowledge to assist in the preparation of electrical plans, drawings, details and specifications in accordance with client standards and expectations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the electrical task lead 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.
• An ability to learn and apply 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.
• Reviews drawings and research electrical and safety code issues to comply with national, city, state, and county regulations.
• Has the ability to interact and effectively communicate 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.
• Learning / Maintaining and Expanding Technical Skills
• Maintains and shares current knowledge of technologies, trends and the markets in which we work as they apply to the applicable project types and continually strengthens skills.
• Proactively pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in house and external training.

Your Capabilities and Credentials Required

Education and Experience

Bachelors' degree in related field + Minimum 3 years related professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience and / or demonstrated skills. Professional PE preferred.

Office Location and Schedule

This position exists at Stantec's Honolulu, HI location but may require occasional presence in other offices, at project sites, and at meetings. Regional travel is potential. Out-of-state travel may be required. To meet this requirement, a valid driver's license and a clean driving record is necessary for this position. This position requires some weekday (Monday - Friday) attendance with scheduling flexibility available. 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.

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 Range :

Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 82,600.00 - Max Salary $ 119,800.00

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.

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 | HI | Honolulu

Organization :

BC-2045 Buildings-US California Engineering

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Schedule :

Full time

Job Posting :

18 / 06 / 2025 03 : 06 : 24

Req ID : REQ250000HR