Principal, Electrical Engineering - Federal

Principal, Electrical Engineering - Federal - ( 240003OB )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The principal brings deep Federal electrical engineering and integrated team delivery experience and relationships in the A/E industry to contribute to the overall strategic and tactical leadership of the Stantec Federal team, helping to grow and lead the existing Federal engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. This position will lead strategic projects, be client facing, responsible for business development, contribute to project delivery standards and work processes, provide quality control, workload forecasting, financial performance accountability and collaboration with other disciplines. Principal supports business development including but not limited to establishing new business, maintaining existing accounts, reviewing proposals, client management and participating in projects where technical or client advisement/oversight is needed. The principal contributes to differentiating Stantec from other competing firms, and positions Stantec as innovators in the industry.

Your Key Responsibilities

Business Development/Marketing – approximately 20% of time

• Be a primary contributor to growing Stantec’s Electrical Engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest.
• Interface regularly with additional electrical and mechanical engineering leaders in the U.S. and contribute within the Pacific Northwest integrated design practice.
• Develop strategic and tactical business development and marketing plans for the Federal practice and align with Business Center and regional Buildings group goals and strategies.
• Sustain and grow top line revenue helping to achieve growth objectives in the PNW.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, and partner firms.
• Assist with the development of the annual business plan and budget for the business center.
• Develop presentation materials and present to clients and at strategic industry events.
• Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements and attendance at industry events.
• Develop project proposals.
• Assist the marketing department with the development of electrical engineering marketing materials.

People and Practice Management – approximately 20% of time

• Help hire and lead a team consisting of electrical engineers, project managers, designers, and CAD/Revit production staff.
• Identify and forecast staff needs and assignments based on current and projected workload.
• Hold project team members accountable for technical excellence and delivery standards.
• Manage the financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for Federal projects.
• Ensure compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks Project Involvement.

Project Design and Delivery – approximately 50% of time

• Work with PM's and SMEs on key projects to develop and deliver client drawings, specifications, presentations, reports, and other deliverables.
• Successfully manage projects of significant scope and complexity.
• Apply buildings engineering and project management knowledge while leading cross-functional resources.
• Meet technical, contractual, schedule, budgetary and client service objectives for projects.
• Manage and plan the production resources and workflow to produce the design documentation required for engineering projects.
• Act as a QC reviewer on Electrical Engineering projects.

Technical Leadership – approximately 10% of time

• Serve as a Lead Electrical Engineer and internal technical design expert on assigned projects.
• Lead field investigations and analyze existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit analysis and protective device coordination.
• Support project requirements including basis-of design narratives, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.
• Actively participate in the development of junior level design staff.
• Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Electrical Engineering.
• Maintain and update Electrical Engineering specifications and standards.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Outstanding client service skills with ability to lead practice members in delivering an exceptional standard of service.
• Strong managerial skills with ability to hire, engage, develop, and retain top-tier talent.
• Strong business acumen with ability to manage budgets and analyze business results.
• Business development skills with ability to identify and develop prospects and nurture key relationships.
• Comprehensive understanding of building project components and delivery systems.
• Ability to manage clients, projects, fee, scope, and teams to achieve budget objectives.
• Familiarity with project-related documents and documentation standards.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Deep technical understanding of buildings systems, including Electrical and Technology Systems.
• Strong knowledge of Federal communities including architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Deep understanding of sustainable design principles within projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience to identify and manage items of risk that may occur on projects.
• Passion to integrate design elements with other disciplines.
• Successful history of collaboration with contractors in various construction delivery processes.
• Travel may be required to meet engagement/client requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering plus 15 years related professional experience.
• Washington Professional Engineering License required.
• Management Professional certification a plus.
• LEED AP Credential a plus.

Typical office work tasks require extensive use of a computer. Occasional field work may include exposure to the elements.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

Salary Range(s):

• $143,000 - $214,500 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

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.

Primary Location : United States-Washington-Lynnwood

Other Locations : United States-Washington-Seattle

Organization : BC-2048 Buildings-US Northwest

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 7, 2024, 9:10:08 AM

Req ID: 240003OB

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.