About the role

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we are making an impact around the world. If you are looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals passionate about the future of transportation.

Our Airports Team

Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we’ll take your career to new heights.

Your Opportunity

In the capacity of Senior Lead Airfield Electrical Engineer, you will interface directly with clients and stakeholders to effectively manage project deliverables, with a focus on quality and team collaboration. You will be primarily working with our airports practice but also supporting a number of our interconnected sectors, including transportation, buildings, industrial, pipelines and water teams as required. Airport experience is essential, however a broad range of electrical engineering design experience across these other sectors is advantageous.

A Lead Electrical Engineer has the interpersonal skills to foster a positive team setting, work collaboratively with multiple disciplines and support a culture of safety. Through your broad consulting background, you will perform a variety of tasks which may include design & design management, business planning, project management, client account management, resource planning, proposal writing, and quality management.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performs complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects, as either the Project Electrical Lead or Subject Matter Expert, including preparation of engineering calculations, drawings and reports.


• Power distribution design.


• Design, Construction and commissioning of electrical infrastructure, Field Electrical Centers, regulators, cabling, remote kiosks, transformers, and other related systems.


• Design of Airfield installations for pulpits, AGL, approach lighting, signage.
  
  
  
  temporary lighting and floodlights.


• Field Quality Control and lighting level measurements


• Involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors and reviewing agency personnel, with the aim of seeking necessary approvals.


• May be responsible for the review and sealing of own projects or the work of others.


• Manages the design and construction of projects and provides input.


• Supports business development activities, including proposal responses and client account planning.


• Liaise with clients as required.


• Mentoring and technical development of junior designers and EIT’s


• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.


• Strong communication skills, including an aptitude for effective leadership and people management.


• Understanding and appreciation of all phases of infrastructure projects, including conventional and alternative delivery methods for public and private clients through all phases of the project life cycle.


• Comprehensive understanding of all phases of project document production.


• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and stakeholders.


• Possesses excellent time-management skills; - Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.


• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.


• Thorough understanding of local and federal design guidelines and specifications, including TP312 5th Edition, CCDC, MMCD and Canadian NMS.


• Thorough understanding of the Canadian Electrical Code.


• Demonstrated experience with site electrical layout, installations and details.


• Multi-sectored experience (including transportation, airports, buildings and industrial) considered an asset.


• Proficient in Microsoft (MS)
  
  
  
  Office Suite.


• Strong understanding of relevant design software.


• Strong understanding of relevant design software, which may include some or all of the following: Autodesk BIM 360, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and AGI32.


• Strong understanding of ICAO Annex 14, TP312 and FAA design standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer (eligible for registration in British Columbia).


• Ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of experience. Candidates with at least 8 years of experience may be considered.


• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond whats previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine whats possible.

Pay Range

Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario- $111,700.00 - $167,600.00 Annually

Primary Location

Canada | ON |

Other Locations

Canada | ON | Markham

Organization

1605 Transpt-CA Ontario GTA-Markham ON

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

Replacement

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time