Senior Electrical Engineer- Water

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. As they work to meet that need, they face new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is one of the world’s top engineering and consulting firms supporting the Water Industry. We make a difference in the world by creating communities, and we are looking for driven and talented professionals to join us in living that purpose.
We are currently seeking a passionate Senior Electrical Engineer to join our project delivery team. The same team is tasked with delivering some of the most interesting and iconic water infrastructure projects in North America, from water and wastewater treatment to conveyance, flood protection, and resource recovery facilities. We develop innovative engineering solutions, implementing the latest technologies, to deliver optimized outcomes for our clients and communities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and engineering portions of all project phases from planning through post‑construction.
• Plan, size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Conduct field investigations, liaise with clients and contractors, perform detailed planning studies, prepare design calculations, author technical reports, and deliver presentations to stakeholders.
• Lead the development of construction packages (drawings and technical specifications), estimate construction costs, monitor and support construction, participate in commissioning, and contribute to business development.
• Act as electrical discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects; act as technical lead and/or project manager on electrical projects.
• Serve as electrical engineer‑of‑record (EOR) for projects and project components of varying degrees of complexity.
• Develop and manage electrical scope, budget, staffing, and schedule for projects of all sizes.
• Conduct and/or oversee field reviews to assess existing as‑built conditions.
• Prepare electrical studies, assessments, technical memorandums, and reports.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of electrical construction drawings such as single line diagrams (SLDs), power and lighting plans, grounding and lightning protection plans, elevations, wiring diagrams, motor control schematics, riser diagrams, installation details, and schedules.
• Lead the preparation of electrical technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans.
• Coordinate electrical technical specifications and drawings with construction documents and other disciplines.
• Model, study, and analyze power systems (load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor acceleration studies).
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship for junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners, contractors, sub‑contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Participate in constructability reviews and conduct quality assurance reviews and implement quality control frameworks.
• Conduct technical reviews of project deliverables produced by peers and subordinate engineers.
• Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.
• Oversee and manage multiple projects.
• Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, and complete field reviews of construction for conformance with design.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge of industry standards, electrical and building codes.
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and effective communication skills.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, especially in the water/wastewater industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through all phases of project delivery.
• Ability to review work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Time‑management skills to meet project budget and schedule.
• Collaborative team engagement and creative critical thinking.
• Excellent oral, written, and technical writing skills.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and interview skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoDesk products (AutoCAD, Revit); familiarity with Bentley products (Microstation) is an asset.
• Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower; advanced knowledge of associated studies is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to provide coaching and mentorship.
• Project management experience in the municipal water/wastewater sector is a significant asset.

Education and Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience consulting on water & wastewater infrastructure projects.

Typical office environment: working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards such as construction, weather, and industrial operations at water and/or wastewater facilities.

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.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, 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 time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. 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.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC: Min Salary $128,600 – Max Salary $192,900
• Locations in Lower Mainland – BC: Min Salary $136,300 – Max Salary $204,500

Primary Location

Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization

BC-1269 Water-CA Delivery

Employee Status

Regular

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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Equal Opportunity

Stantec is an equal opportunity employer and intends to provide a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.