Principal Electrical Engineer / Team Leader - Water Infrastructure

Principal Electrical Engineer

Stantec's Water Team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400+ water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia's water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.

Our water group has secured multiple long term framework contracts and significant career defining major projects with key water authority clients across Australia and locally in South-East Queensland. This has created a great opportunity for experienced Electrical Engineers to join our team.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer for our thriving Water Group in our Brisbane office. In this role, you will play a key role in developing and designing electrical systems, and networks for engineering projects in our Water Division. You will work under the general direction of the Water Infrastructure Group Leader and be responsible for a small team of Electrical Engineers.

The Principal Electrical Engineer/Team Lead will be responsible for:

• Perform electrical engineering design which includes modelling, engineering drawings, calculations, reports and design criteria to support electrical engineering projects.
• Perform calculations to analyze and design electrical systems using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of electrical systems and materials and the development of electrical specifications.
• Contribute to the development of electrical systems, through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Prepare electrical engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans and schedules.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Recognize when technical problems are developing and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Be available for onsite visits or project commissioning as required from time to time.
• Be stationed in a client environment on small secondment when required.
• Recognize and champion safe working practices in the electrical industry.

To be successful for this role you'll present:

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering with an emphasis on Electrical.
• At least 10 years' or more experience in a similar position with well-rounded experience in on Water and Wastewater projects.
• Consultancy industry experience is highly beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience in LV and MV power systems in Australia.
• Experience with CAD and power engineering software tools.
• Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes.
• Hold CPEng and RPEQ status.
• Be willing to offer mentorship to junior engineers based on appropriate level of knowledge.
• Be willing to work from the South Brisbane office a minimum of three days per week.
• Have excellent people management skills.