Senior Electrical Engineer- Water

Overview

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing 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 that 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.

As part of a global organization, you will have the opportunity to work with senior colleagues and experts from around the world in the delivery of challenging and exciting projects – at home and abroad. 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team of design and engineering professionals to deliver water and wastewater projects for both public and private sector clients. Your primary duty will be to lead the electrical design and engineering portions of all phases of the projects you are assigned to, from planning through post-construction.

You will be responsible for applying engineering knowledge and professional judgement acquired through experience to plan, size, evaluate, select, and specify electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards and industry best practices. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include conducting field investigations, liaising with clients and contractors, carrying out detailed planning studies, preparing design calculations, authoring technical reports, delivering presentations to stakeholders, leading the development of construction packages (drawings and technical specifications), estimating construction costs, monitoring and supporting construction, participating in commissioning, and contributing to business development activities.

The Projects To Which You Are Assigned May Have Complex Features That Require The Application Of Mature Knowledge, Particularly In Water / wastewater Related Projects. The Successful Applicant Is Expected To

• Act as electrical discipline lead on multidisciplinary projects.
• Act as technical lead and / or project manager on electrical projects.
• Act as a senior technical resource and electrical task lead on large and / or complex projects.
• Be the 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 required to assess existing as-built conditions.
• Lead the preparation of electrical studies, assessments, technical memorandums, and reports. - Evaluate and select electrical products and engineered systems for use on projects.
• 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
• Schedules (panel schedules, cable schedules, etc.)
• Lead the preparation of electrical technical specifications, equipment datasheets, and testing and commissioning plans.
• Lead the coordination of electrical technical specifications and drawings with construction documents and other disciplines.
• Lead the modeling, study, and analysis of 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, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Participate in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and implements quality control frameworks on own projects.
• 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.
• Conduct and / or oversee construction phase services, such as responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and completing field reviews of construction for conformance with design.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Education and Experience

Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at water and / or wastewater related 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.

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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

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Pay Range

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. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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.

Primary Location : Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization : BC-1269 Water-CA Delivery

Employee Status : Regular

Business Justification : New Position

Travel : No

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 21 / 01 / 2026 06 : 01 : 11

Req ID : 1002698

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