Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer - ( 240004GA )

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

The principal brings deep mission critical electrical engineering and integrated team delivery experience and relationships in the A/E industry to contribute to the overall strategic and tactical leadership of the Stantec mission critical team, helping to grow and lead the existing mission critical engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. This position will lead strategic projects, be client facing, responsible for business development, contribute to project delivery standards and work processes, provide quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability and collaboration with other disciplines.

Your Key Responsibilities

Business Development/Marketing – approximately 20% of time

• Be a primary contributor to growing Stantec’s Electrical Engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest.
• Interface regularly with additional electrical and mechanical engineering leaders in the US and contribute within the Pacific Northwest integrated design practice.
• Develop strategic and tactical business development and marketing plans for the mission critical practice.
• Sustain and grow top line revenue helping to achieve growth objectives in the PNW.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, and partner firms in the local and regional A/E industry.
• Assist with the development of the annual business plan and budget for the business center.
• Develop presentation materials and present to clients and at strategic industry events.
• Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements and attendance at industry and community events.
• Develop project proposals.
• Assist the marketing department with the development of electrical engineering marketing materials and content.

People and Practice Management – approximately 20% of time

• Help hire and lead a team consisting of electrical engineers, project managers, designers, and CAD/Revit production staff.
• Identify and forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload.
• Hold project team members accountable for technical excellence, delivery standards, and best practices.
• Responsible for managing the financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for mission critical projects.
• Ensure compliance with best practices.

Project Design and Delivery – approximately 50% of time

• Work with PM's and SMEs on key projects to develop and deliver client drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables.
• Manage projects of significant scope, complexity, and revenue budget.
• Apply buildings engineering and project management knowledge while leading cross-functional resources.
• Meet technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary and client service objectives for projects.
• Manage and plan the production resources and workflow for engineering projects.
• Act as a QC reviewer on Electrical Engineering projects.

Technical Leadership – approximately 10% of time

• Serve as a Lead Electrical Engineer and internal technical design expert on assigned projects.
• Lead field investigations and analyze existing conditions to develop engineering solutions.
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Support project requirements including basis-of design narratives, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.
• Maintain and update Electrical Engineering specifications, technical documentation, and standards.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Outstanding client service skills.
• Strong managerial skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Business development skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of building project components.
• Ability to manage clients, projects, fee, scope, and teams.
• Familiarity with project-related documents.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Deep technical understanding of buildings systems.
• Deep understanding of sustainable design principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep knowledge of data center power systems.
• Ability to identify and manage items of risk on projects.
• Successful history of collaboration with contractors.
• Travel may be required to meet engagement/client requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering plus 15 years related professional experience.
• Washington Professional Engineering License required (or the ability to obtain Washington Registration).
• Management Professional certification a plus.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties may be assigned or changed at any time.

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

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