Electrical Designer

Stantec

Electrical Designer at Stantec collaborating on design documentation and incorporating electrical systems in construction projects across Alaska locations.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeFairbanks • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports project team in the development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.
Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of building electrical systems.
Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including site plans, floor plans, diagrams, and details.
Coordinates with other building disciplines (architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
Assists with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
Assists in the evaluation and selection of building electrical systems and materials.
Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
Performs calculations of building elements and well-defined electrical systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability in performing electrical power and lighting design.
Knowledge of electrical systems and current industry codes/standards.
Experience in the construction industry and/or basic knowledge of construction processes is preferred
Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.
Follow process and perform quality control on self-perform work and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Work in a thriving team environment, and accept feedback and suggestions from Senior Engineers
Participate and collaborate in project team setting and engage in creative and critical thought.
Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
Written and verbal communication skills to effectively support internal and external team and client coordination
Basic Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Regional Travel potential to meet engagement/client requirements.
Proactively pursues additional knowledge in related disciplines by attending available in-house and external training.
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical power designlighting designBIM technologieselectrical systems knowledgebuilding electrical systems evaluationcalculations of building elementsquality controlconstruction processes knowledgeinterpretation of sketches and drawingssustainable design principles

Soft Skills

problem recognitiontime managementteam collaborationfeedback acceptancecreative thinkingcritical thinkingeffective communicationinternal and external coordinationinitiative in learningadaptability