Electrical Project Engineer- Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Electrical Project Engineer for Mission Critical Facilities at Stantec is responsible for performing technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager. This role involves developing electrical designs, assessing project requirements, and providing guidance to designers. The engineer will work closely with clients to ensure project deliverables align with their intent and scope, while adhering to quality management processes and project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develops electrical design and assessment opportunities for clients
• Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision
• Works in conjunction with senior project engineer to prepare project deliverables per the client's intent and scope of work in the proposal
• Follows the quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer
• Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget
• Identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion
• Fully understands and advises clients of company's service offerings
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities
• Develops understanding of company's accounting and project management systems
• Participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth

Requirements

• Bachelor or master degree in electrical engineering or a related field required
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical design and consulting for tenant improvement projects, new construction buildings, central plant work, existing facility upgrades or related markets
• Extensive experience with Microsoft programs/tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline
• Knowledgeable of accepted design and construction concepts, practices and procedures
• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures and government regulations
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e., CAD and Revit)
• Exhibits effective communication skills to communicate the scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and co-workers

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law