Principal - Mission Critical Expert

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal to lead our Mission Critical team at Stantec. As a key member of our Buildings-US Northwest organization, you will be responsible for growing and leading our electrical engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development/Marketing - approximately 20% of time
  • Contribute to growing Stantec's Electrical Engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Interface regularly with electrical and mechanical engineering leaders in the US and contribute within the Pacific Northwest integrated design practice.
  • Develop strategic and tactical business development and marketing plans for the mission critical practice and align with Business Center and regional Buildings group goals and strategies and brand position priorities.
  • Sustain and grow top-line revenue, helping to achieve growth objectives in the PNW and work collaboratively with the Regional Business Leader, Business Center Practice Leaders, and other Engineering leaders in the US 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 work 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 electrical engineering marketing materials and content.
• People and Practice Management - approximately 20% of time
  • Help hire and lead a team consisting of electrical engineers, project managers, designers, and CAD/Revit production staff.
  • 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 mission critical projects.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices, including Stantec PM Frameworks Project Involvement.
• Project Design and Delivery - approximately 50% of time
  • Work with PMs 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 reviewer on Electrical Engineering projects.
• Technical Leadership - approximately 10% of time
  • Serves as a Lead Electrical Engineer and internal technical design expert on assigned projects.
  • Leads/Performs field investigations and analyzes existing conditions to develop comprehensive engineering solutions.
  • Perform power system studies, including short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies.
  • Applies strong electrical engineering skills and knowledge to research and develop solutions to complex engineering challenges.
  • Leads or prepares required calculations to meet project requirements.
  • Supports project requirements, including basis-of-design narratives, cost estimates, drawing documentation, systems design, and technical specifications.
  • Collaborates with project managers and supporting design staff as part of a coordinated design team.
  • Actively participates in the development of junior-level design staff through work on projects as well as serving as a trainer, mentor, and resource.
  • Maintain awareness of operational, technical, or regulatory changes within Electrical Engineering and AEC overall, disseminate such knowledge to staff and firm, and integrate into existing processes and standards.
  • Maintain and update Electrical Engineering specifications, technical documentation, and standards in collaboration with other Sr. Electrical technical resources in Stantec.
  • Oversee Electrical Engineering Design delivery process and best practices and coordinate with other disciplines.
  • Provide oversight for Electrical Engineering staff education and certification process and 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 strengthen skills.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Outstanding client service skills with the ability to lead practice members in consistently delivering an exceptional standard of service to every client.
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to hire, engage, develop, and retain top-tier talent.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify, develop, and map strategy, prepare, interpret, and manage budgets, and analyze business results.
• Business development skills with the 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.
• Deep technical understanding and working knowledge of buildings systems, including Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Technology Systems.
• Strong knowledge of mission critical communities, including architects, engineers, contractors, and facilities, both stakeholders and key decision-makers.
• Deep understanding of and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.
• Outstanding consulting skills with the 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.
• Deep knowledge of data center power systems.
• 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 data center facilities.
• Successful history of collaboration with contractors in various construction delivery processes, such as Design assist, Design-Build, and IPD.
• Travel may be required to meet engagement/client requirements, which may include regional, national, or international based on the contracted requirements.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 15 years related professional experience.
• Washington Professional Engineering License required (or the ability to obtain Washington Registration).
• Management Professional certification a plus.
• LEED AP Credential required.

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.

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Salary Range(s):

• $137,500 - $206,300 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA
• $146,800 - $220,200 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec, certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Washington-Seattle

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-San Diego

Organization: BC-2048 Buildings-US Northwest

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Manager

Travel: Yes, 20% of the Time

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Jan 26, 2024, 2:15:30 PM

Req ID: 240000CJ

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