Principal Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Your Opportunity

As a Principal, Electrical Engineering, one must bring deep knowledge and thought leadership that is client-facing, strategic and transparent, and of technical excellence. A focus on experience and relationships in the A/E/C industry to contribute to the overall strategic and tactical leadership of the Stantec Buildings engineering team and leading the electrical engineering practice for Mission Critical Facilities in the Phoenix area. This position is client-facing requiring leadership in strategic projects, while advancing the overall engineering practice as well as team growth and development. In addition, business 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 25% of time

• Be a primary contributor to building Stantec’s Sector Engineering practice in the Phoenix area.
• Be a Principal leader within the Phoenix 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 the US West and across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice
• Develop and execute strategic and tactical business and marketing plans for the engineering practice in Phoenix 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 Phoenix area in collaboration with the Regional Business Leader, Business Center Practice Leaders, and Engineering leaders in the US West to achieve key operational performance metrics.
• 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 and 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.
• Assist the marketing department with the development of Mission Critical sector engineering marketing materials and content.

People and Practice Management – approximately 20% of time

• 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 the financial performance, quality control processes, and project delivery for Electrical Engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks Project Involvement.

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.
• 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 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.
• 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 Mission Critical 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.
• Maintain current knowledge of technologies and trends impacting Stantec's core service offerings and markets and continually strengthens skills.

Technical Leadership – approximately 15% of time

• 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 Mission Critical 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.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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 Mission Critical Facilities
• Strong knowledge of the Mission Critical market is required.
• Deep understanding of and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and polished presentation and public speaking skills.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 15+ years related professional experience
• Professional Engineering license
• Project Management Professional certification a plus
• 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. 

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 what’s 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 what’s possible.