Senior Electrical Engineer - Water

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering for all phases of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, from planning through post-construction.
• Act as the electrical discipline lead and Engineer-of-Record (EOR) on multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop and manage electrical scope, budgets, staffing, and schedules.
• Perform power system modeling and analysis, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Prepare electrical construction packages, including single line diagrams, power and lighting plans, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers and designers.
• Conduct field reviews, respond to RFIs, and oversee construction phase services to ensure conformance with design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in consulting specifically supporting water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with power system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, industry standards, and construction methods within the water sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience within the municipal water/wastewater sector.
• Familiarity with Bentley products (e.g., Microstation).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness and health care spending accounts.
• Group registered retirement savings plan (GRSP) and employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid time off.

About the Company

Stantec is one of the world’s top engineering and consulting firms supporting the water industry. We collaborate to deliver innovative, sustainable engineering solutions for complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, helping communities protect and reuse their most precious resources.