Electrical Engineer - EIT
Stantec
Electrical Engineer - EIT - ( 250000NP )
**Description**
Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.
**Your Opportunity**
Our Nashville Tennessee office has an opportunity for Electrical Engineer - EIT position. Project requirements will include detail engineering and support of power generation projects (generally 480V to 35kV) from conceptual design through construction support.
**Your Key Responsibilities**
+ Routinely serve and interact with clients.
+ Be a liaison with clients and contractors, coordinating with various disciplines and permitting agencies and assisting the Stantec project manager (PM).
+ General understanding of design standards and codes common to generation and industrial facilities.
+ Assist in the preparation of specifications, calculations, drawings and scope documents for construction tenders and contracts.
+ Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of National Electrical Code and applicable energy codes.
+ Ability to provide detailed power system designs for generation plants including but not limited to PV (solar), Combustion (engine) generators, BESS, etc. of system voltages ranging from 120V to 35kV.
+ Apply knowledge of one-line drawings, elementaries and wiring diagrams, equipment specifications (including transformers, MCC, switchgear, substation equipment); power plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, system studies and protective relay settings.
+ Serve as part-time resident engineer (RE) on an as needed basis and provide oversight to other resident-engineers (RE’s) on active construction projects.
+ Attend and/or lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors and vendors.
+ Working knowledge of technologies for development of three-dimensional models of electrical systems and provides markups for junior engineers.
+ Participates in client project requirement meetings, both in the office or at the client site.
+ Working knowledge of preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
+ Assists on multiple projects.
+ Clear understanding of how to successfully deliver projects on-time and on-budget, while maintaining high standards of quality.
+ Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written. This position will require frequent client interaction and associated documentation.
+ Working knowledge of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
**Qualifications**
**Your Capabilities and Credentials**
+ A self-starter, able to resolve engineering design issues and develop project scope documents, technical reports, cost estimates and project proposals.
+ Engineer-in-training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification is required.
+ General understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others. The ability to interface with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Civil, Structural and Environmental colleagues to ensure project exactness.
+ Working knowledge of ETAP and/or SKM modeling software, including utility modeling conducting load flow analysis, arc fault and coordination studies.
+ Knowledge of grounding Software such as CDEGS or ELEK SafeGrid is a plus.
+ Knowledge of lighting software such as AGi32 or Visual is a plus.
+ Understanding of PM systems (engineering, quality, construction, HSE, etc.) and willingness to develop skills further, and knowledge of how to comply with PM’s scope and budget.
+ Strong communication skills including the ability to develop thorough and concise explanations of difficult engineering solutions to clients and internal team members
+ Knowledge of technical writing abilities, writing technical reports and writing technical specifications (in such format as CSI).
+ Travel and interface with clients about projects in both the public and private sectors. Stantec will reimburse business-related travel expenses in accordance with the company policy.
+ Familiar with industry standards regarding transmission lines including IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, NEC and any the ability to review codes from any other governing agency in the United States.
+ Ability to provide detailed power system designs for generation plants (PV, Combustion, BESS, etc.) with system voltage ranging from 120V to 35kV.
+ Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of National Electrical Code and applicable energy codes.
+ Working knowledge of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
+ Ability to support one or multiple projects through all phases of project document production.
+ Checks work for accuracy and completeness while meeting project budget and schedule.
+ Participates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
+ Strong presentation and interview skills.
**Education and Experience**
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
+ Engineer-in-training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification.
+ 2-5 years of experience in the design of low voltage (<1000V) and medium voltage (<35kV) systems.
+ The ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license within 2 years. In the event the candidate already has 4 years of documented experience, they will be expected to register for the PE exam immediately after employment.
+ AutoCAD experience is a requirement.
+ Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft, such as Excel and Word.
+ Experience working with Federal clients is desirable.
+ High voltage overhead and/or underground design experience is desirable.
+ Experience working with electrical power systems in public sectors is desirable.
+ Experience with BIM, Revit or other Autodesk 3D design products or Bentley is desirable.
_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._
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, contribute to exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us in a measurable way. Join us and redefine your personal best.
**Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
_The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements._
**Primary Location** : United States-Tennessee-Nashville
**Organization** : BC-2057 Energy-US Coastal
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : Yes, 10 % of the Time
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Feb 14, 2025, 11:39:06 AM
**Req ID:** 250000NP
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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