Senior Electrical Design Specialist

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere.

This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering with experience in designing and developing solutions for complex engineering challenges, particularly in healthcare facilities. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Serves as the electrical task lead on assigned projects, including power system studies such as load flow analysis, short-circuit analysis, protective coordination, and arc-flash studies, with specific application and considerations for healthcare essential electrical systems and critical care areas.
• Applies electrical engineering skills to develop solutions for complex engineering challenges, including those unique to healthcare facilities like maintaining uninterrupted power, minimizing electrical interference with medical equipment, and adhering to stringent safety standards.
• Prepares calculations, basis-of-design narratives, drawing documentation, system designs, and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant healthcare-specific electrical codes and standards.
• Collaborates with project managers and design teams to ensure a coordinated approach, paying particular attention to the integration of medical equipment power and grounding requirements with overall building systems in healthcare projects.
• Mentors junior engineering staff and provides training and guidance.
• Delegates tasks effectively to production support staff, ensuring they understand the specific requirements and sensitivities of healthcare electrical documentation.
• Reviews drawings and ensures compliance with electrical and safety codes, with a strong focus on the stringent safety regulations applicable to patient care areas and essential electrical systems in healthcare facilities.
• Leads or contributes to the creation and revision of technical specifications, incorporating specific requirements for healthcare electrical equipment.
• Resolves design conflicts and provides value-added recommendations, considering the critical operational needs and patient safety requirements of healthcare environments.
• Stays updated on industry trends and technologies to enhance project outcomes, including advancements in medical equipment power integration, resilient power systems for hospitals, and infection control considerations in electrical design.
• Actively pursues ongoing learning through internal and external training programs, with a focus on healthcare-specific electrical design standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in the medical field.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and/or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the healthcare sector. Excellent communication and project management skills are also required, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

A strong understanding of healthcare-specific electrical codes and standards is essential, as well as experience with electrical design software and tools. Additionally, the candidate should be able to mentor junior engineers and provide training and guidance as needed.

Excellent analytical skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are also highly valued in this role.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in our Healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from designing and developing new electrical systems to collaborating with project managers and design teams to deliver high-quality results.

Our company offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. We prioritize employee well-being and offer a range of benefits, including competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, and generous paid time off.

Additionally, we encourage ongoing learning and professional development, offering access to training programs, conferences, and workshops to help you stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.