Electrical Project Engineer – Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec

Electrical Project Engineer at Stantec designing advanced electrical systems for mission critical facilities. Collaborating on high-quality projects within a global engineering team.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, California, Idaho, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs technical duties under the supervision of a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager
Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work
Provides guidance to Designers on completion of duties
Executes and ensures quality throughout the design process
Develops advanced systems designs within own discipline with limited supervision
Prepares project deliverables (drawings, specifications, reports etc.) per the client’s intent
Assists in the evaluation and selection of electrical equipment
Coordinates well with all disciplines to integrate work and client requests into design
Follows Stantec’s quality management process and reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer
Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports and punch lists, attends coordination meetings
Serves as the electrical lead on projects as directed by the Project Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum 4 years related industry experience required, datacenter experience preferred
Registered professional engineer (PE) license, or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred
Advanced knowledge of engineering practices, concepts, principles, codes, and standards in own discipline
Proficient in applicable software (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud)
Working knowledge or proficiency in power systems software (e.g. SKM) and power cable ampacity calculation software (e.g. CYME CYMCAP) preferred
Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

advanced systems designengineering practicestechnical document analysispower systems softwarepower cable ampacity calculationquality managementproject deliverables preparationelectrical equipment evaluationdesign process executionRFI response

Soft Skills

guidancecoordinationcommunicationindependent workteam collaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadershipclient interaction

Certifications

professional engineer (PE) licenseaccredited engineering degree