Principal, Electrical Engineering – Buildings

Principal, Electrical Engineering

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity As a Principal, Electrical Engineering, one must bring deep knowledge and thought leadership that is internally focused to build and grow an engineering team in technical excellence. In addition, an external focus to utilize experience and relationships within the A/E/C industry in order to contribute to the overall strategic and tactical leadership of the Stantec Buildings engineering team and leading the electrical engineering practice in the 350 N. Orleans Chicago team is also needed. This position requires leadership in technical skill development to advance the overall engineering practice team growth and development. Contributions to project delivery standards and work processes, quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability and collaboration with other disciplines is critical. The Principal contributes to differentiating Stantec from other competing firms and thereby positions Stantec as innovators in the industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

Business Development/Strategy – approximately 5% of time

Be a primary contributor to guiding and building Stantec's Buildings Electrical Engineering practice in the 350 N. Orleans Chicago office. Interface regularly with additional architectural, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering leaders in US Central and across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice. Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, and partner firms in the local and regional A/E industry. Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements and attendance at industry and community events, meetings, and conferences.

Project Design and Delivery – approximately 40% of time

Work with PM's and SMEs on key projects to develop and deliver client drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables. Apply buildings engineering and project management knowledge while leading cross-functional resources to meet project requirements within established timeframes and budgets. Meet technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary and client service objectives for projects. Apply strong engineering skills, experience and knowledge to the design and oversight of the design for building projects. Manage and plan the production resources and workflow to produce the design documentation, drawings, and calculations required for engineering projects. Act as a QC and/or Independent Technical reviewer on Electrical Engineering projects.

Technical Leadership – approximately 55% of time

Hire, develop, grow and lead a team of electrical engineers. In conjunction with other stakeholders, identify and forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload and SME requirements. Hold project team members accountable for technical excellence, delivery standards, and best practices. Responsible for managing the quality control processes, and project delivery for Electrical Engineering projects. Ensure compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks Project Involvement. Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Electrical Engineering and AEC industry overall, disseminate such knowledge to team and firm, and integrate into existing processes and standards. Assist to maintain and update Healthcare, Science and Technology and Commercial/Workplace Sectors Engineering specifications, technical documentation, and standards in collaboration with other technical resources within Stantec. Oversee Electrical Engineering Design delivery process and best practices and coordinate with other disciplines. Provide oversight for Electrical Engineering continuing education and development, including staff education and certification process & balance firm, studio and staff needs. Learning/Maintaining and Expanding Technical and Managerial Skills. Maintain current knowledge of technologies and trends impacting Stantec's core service offerings and markets and continually strengthens skills.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Outstanding client service skills with ability to lead practice members in consistently delivering an exceptional standard of service to every client. Strong managerial skills with ability to hire, engage, develop, and retain top-tier talent. Comprehensive understanding of building project components, project management and delivery systems; ability to continuously evaluate and refine processes to increase efficiency and client satisfaction. Ability to engage with clients, assist in development of fees and scopes, and coordinate with internal staffing leaders to assign team members in order to achieve budget, schedule and deliverable objectives while meeting key stakeholder critical success factors. Familiarity with, and ability to produce, project-related documents and documentation standards required for project delivery. Ability to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design. Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards. A commanding knowledge of technical issues supporting delivered design services. Strong technical understanding and working knowledge of buildings systems for the following core markets: Healthcare, Science and Technology, Commercial/Workplace. Deep understanding of and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects. Outstanding consulting skills with ability to present a credible, engaging image in keeping with Stantec's high service standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills. Fundamental understanding of NFPA 70, 72, 99 101,110 and/or FGI Guidelines as they specifically apply to hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and medical office buildings. Deep knowledge preferred for fire alarm and detection systems as well as healthcare technology systems such as nurse call communications, synchronized clocks, and voice/data/video infrastructure systems. Experience to identify and manage items of risk that may occur on projects. Ability to identify and manage potential unanticipated scope. Passion to integrate design elements with other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design. Dedication to apply sustainable design principles within projects while maintaining the process driven requirements of the markets we focus on facilities. Successful history of collaboration with contractors in various alternative construction delivery processes such as Design Assist, Design-Build, and IPD. Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

Bachelors' degree in Engineering - 25+ years of related professional experience. Professional Engineering license required. LEED AP Credential preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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