Principal Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

• Be a primary contributor to building Stantec’s Sector Engineering practice in the San Diego Area.
• Be a Principal leader within the San Diego office.
• Partner with the other Principal leaders in the office to help develop and sustain strategic growth objectives and tactical plans to ensure the continued growth trajectory of the office and integrated practice.
• Interface regularly with additional architectural, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering leaders in US West and across North America.
• Develop and execute strategic and tactical business and marketing plans for the engineering practice in San Diego that aligns with Business Center, Regional and National practice goals to advance the overall Buildings practice.
• Sustain and grow top line revenue helping to achieve growth objectives in the San Diego/Southern California and US West areas.
• 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.
• Assist with the development of the annual business plan and budget for the business center and working with the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators.
• Develop presentation materials and present to clients at strategic industry events.
• Represent the firm through published articles, public speaking engagements and attendance at industry and community events, meetings, and conferences.
• Develop project proposals.
• Hire, develop, grow and lead a team consisting of engineering project managers, engineer’s designers, and production team members.
• 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 financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for Electrical Engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks Project Involvement.
• 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, complexity, and revenue budget.
• 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 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.
• 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 Health Sector 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong business acumen with ability to identify, develop and map strategy, prepare, interpret, and manage budgets, and analyze business results.
• Business development skills with ability to identify and develop prospects, nurture key relationships, cross-sell services, negotiate, and engage business.
• 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 manage clients, projects, fee, scope, and teams 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 of a Project Manager.
• 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, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Mission Critical Facilities, Commercial/Workspace.
• Strong knowledge of the Health Sector market is preferred.
• 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 is 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 in identifying and managing 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 15+ years related professional experience
• Professional Engineering license
• Project Management Professional certification a plus
• LEED AP Credential preferred

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health care spending account
• Wellness spending account
• Group registered retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Group tax-free savings account
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term disability plans
• Long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid time off