Senior Consultant, Electrical Engineering – Buildings

Your Opportunity 

As a Senior Consultant, Electrical Engineering, one must bring deep knowledge and thought leadership that is internally focused to support and grow an engineering team in technical excellence for the 350 N. Orleans Chicago building electrical engineering team. This position requires leadership in technical skill development to support the overall engineering practice team growth and development. Contributions to project delivery standards and work processes, quality control and collaboration with other disciplines is critical. The Senior Consultant contributes to differentiating Stantec from other competing firms and thereby positions Stantec as innovators in the industry.  

Your Key Responsibilities:

Project Design and Delivery – approximately 80% of time 

• Work with PM's and SMEs on key projects to review junior engineer’s drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables. 
• Apply buildings engineering and project management knowledge while leading cross-functional resources to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budgets.  
• Apply strong engineering skills, experience and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design for building projects. 
• Act as a QC and/or Independent Technical reviewer on Electrical Engineering projects. 

Technical Leadership – approximately 20% of time 

• Develop, grow and support a team of electrical engineers. 
• Hold project team members accountable for technical excellence, delivery standards, and best practices. 
• Assist in managing the quality control processes, and project delivery for Electrical Engineering projects. 
• Ensure compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks Project Involvement. 
• Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Electrical Engineering and AEC industry overall, disseminate such knowledge to team and firm, and integrate into existing processes and standards.  
• Oversee Electrical Engineering Design delivery process and best practices and coordinate with other disciplines. 

Qualifications 

Your Capabilities and Credentials 

• Comprehensive understanding of building project components, project management and delivery systems; ability to continuously evaluate and refine processes to increase efficiency and client satisfaction. 
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards. 
• Strong technical understanding and working knowledge of buildings systems for the following core markets: Healthcare, Science and Technology, Commercial/Workplace. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills. 
• Fundamental understanding of NFPA 70, 72, 99 101,110 and/or FGI Guidelines as they specifically apply to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings. 
• Deep knowledge preferred for fire alarm and detection systems as well as healthcare technology systems such as nurse call communications, synchronized clocks, and voice/data/video infrastructure systems. 
• Experience to identify and manage items of risk that may occur on projects. 
• Ability to identify and manage potential unanticipated scope.   

Education and Experience 

• Bachelors' degree in Engineering
• 25+ years of related professional experience. 
• Professional Engineering license required. 

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.

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.

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.