Principal electrical engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer - ( NC ) Description Principal Electrical Engineer Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. The opportunity | Ko te āheinga We have a great opportunity to join our Building Services team as a Principal Electrical Engineer. The role is suited to a well skilled and proactive individual who enjoys being part of a highly collaborative team. We are ideally seeking a highly qualified candidate with experience across all project sizes from low rise to high rise building projects. We are involved in a broad range of project types that include data centres, health, laboratories, industrial, education and infrastructure. You will be involved with the management and strategic direction of all aspects of the Electrical Team for the Buildings Group, providing support to Project Engineers to ensure the team is consistently focused on delivery of technical excellence and keeping on track with quality, schedule, and budget. You will represent the company externally to our clients and play an active role in building and managing relationships, whilst reinforcing cultural behaviours across the Electrical Team and the New Zealand Buildings Group. You will enjoy a diverse position and will need to have the ability to multitask and share your time between project delivery, business development, section performance and management responsibilities. Day to day tasks would involve: Ensuring current and future workloads within the Electrical section achieve attainment of financial targets whilst contributing to high staff morale. Electrical design for a range of building projects, providing reports, studies, design calculations, drawings and specifications. Support and offer guidance to Project Engineers, Engineers and Graduate Engineers to enable them to perform successfully at all levels. Ensuring that the Electrical Section maintains an appropriate level of service to key clients. Design, documentation and superintendence including project review, liaison with client and consultant team, liaison with authorities, reporting, contract administration and quality audits. Support and contribute to the discipline leadership teams and develop Stantec engineering systems. Adhere to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures. Contribute to our company culture What we offer Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing. Flexible Working Arrangements including provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others Professional Memberships Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance Mental Health and Wellbeing programme Service Recognition Awards Employee Assistance Program Developing Professionals Group, a global network for our employees Social Club—sports, clubs, shows, fun events An inclusive workplace About us The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200‑year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. How to apply Please apply directly online Qualifications About you | E pā ana ki a koe To be successful for this role you'll need: Previous experience in a Consulting environment within the Building services industry Knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and ideally a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the engineering industry or consulting. Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities Ability to multitask between project involvement and Section performance Excellent written and verbal communication skills Working towards being a Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent) Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland Organization : BC-3107 Buildings-NZ Acquisition COS Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : No Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Nov 24, 2025, 3:17:36 PM Req ID: NC Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr