Senior Electrical Engineer

Stantec

Senior Electrical Engineer designing and overseeing electrical systems for commercial buildings. Delivering projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations in Southern California.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,300 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in electrical engineering design, project management, and compliance with industry regulations. Capable of mentoring junior staff while fostering collaboration and effective communication within teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DesignProject ManagementMentoring Junior StaffRevit and BIM WorkflowsCompliance with Codes and Standards

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Hard Skills

Electrical DesignProject Scope DefinitionTask-Level Work PlansBudget DevelopmentSite Visits and InspectionsTechnical Understanding of Electrical Building SystemsAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProactive MindsetTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

RevitBIM WorkflowsMicrosoft OfficeBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringCommercial BuildingsQuality StandardsRegulations Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support business development efforts
Organize and deliver electrical engineering work
Lead electrical design for commercial buildings
Assist in defining project scope and deliverables
Develop task-level work plans and budgets
Work collaboratively with project leaders and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards
Establish relationships with contractors and vendors
Conduct site visits and inspections
Prepare detailed design documents and reports
Mentor and support engineers and designers
Stay current with evolving regulations and technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in delivering electrical engineering designs
Experience organizing electrical design work
Experience mentoring junior staff
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive mindset for an inclusive team culture
Working knowledge of project delivery fundamentals
Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards
Exceptional technical understanding of electrical building systems
Functional knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
a wellness program
health care spending account
wellness spending account
group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
group tax-free savings account
life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
short-term/long-term disability plans
emergency travel benefits
tuition reimbursement
professional membership fee coverage
paid time off