Sub Assistant Engineer Electrical Jobs in Virginia

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Your Opportunity
Are you ready to grow? We are looking for an Electrical Engineer (location is flexible) to support our growth within the Water Sector at Stantec. In this role you will be responsible for the design and execution of projects ranging in size and complexity, with a focus on water and wastewater. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional's appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks on assigned projects under minimal supervision, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and technical calculations.
• Develop project scope, budgets, and design approach for all project sizes, and support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in client project requirement meetings, coordination meetings with internal and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors in preparation and coordination of project specifications.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members. Apply advanced knowledge of current principles and practices of electrical engineering and keeps informed of new methods and developments.
• Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited.
• Contribute to the development of new standards and specifications of electrical design.
• May supervise the work of other project resources, including setting the project budget and their schedules for completing the work in conjunction with Project Manager(s).
• Engineer of record on own work product, work of non-licensed engineers and designers.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of industry standards as well as electrical codes.
• Experience with distribution systems operating at 120/208V, 480V, and 4160V.
• Experience with the development of schematic control diagrams and block diagrams.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
• Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.
• Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Well-versed understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoDesk products (i.e. AutoCAD, BIM360). Familiarity with Revit is a plus but not a requirement.
• Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP and SKM PowerTools is a plus, but not a requirement.
• Experience with the construction phase of the project, including but not limited to shop drawing reviews, RFI reviews, and field inspections. Water Capabilities and Credentials
• Specialization in water/wastewater facility design
• Ability to
• Assist in the develop construction bid documents
• Bid review, proposal development, and manhour estimates
• Assist in the development of design documents including conduit layouts, material specifications, etc.
• Develop and build Client relations.
• Assembling calculation packages for electrical designs, etc.
• Assist with electrical construction, startup, and commissioning field support: client, contractor, and vendor interaction.
• Has knowledge of electrical material specifications and procurement
• Proven track record of coordinate with the other engineering disciplines; specifically Piping Design, Structural, Control Systems, Process Engineering and Construction.
• Have general knowledge of industry standards and best practices.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of ten years of related work experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Professional Engineer (PE) is a preferred, but licensed engineer in training (EIT) with plans to pursue a professional engineer (PE) license will be considered.
• 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.

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.
Pay Range:
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas-$128,600.00 - $192,900.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | OH | Cleveland
Other Locations: United States | VA | Fairfax
Organization: BC-2243 Water-US Delivery
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/06/2026 04:06:23
Req ID: 1003180
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