Technical Director - Authorising Engineer (Electrical)

Overview

The Opportunity: Support Stantec’s Electrical Engineering junior and senior electrical engineering roles with technical guidance, internal design reviews and act as Electrical Authorising Engineer for external clients.

Governance & Compliance

• Provide independent professional advice on electrical safety, legislation, standards, and risk management.
• Develop, review, and approve electrical safety rules, authorisation processes, and safe systems of work (e.g., HV/LV isolation, arc flash controls).
• Ensure designs and operations comply with relevant codes, standards, and Stantec’s quality procedures aligned with Stantec’s emphasis on electrical dependability, safety, and efficiency.

Technical Oversight

• Conduct or oversee electrical system reviews, including:
• Power distribution system design validation
• Arc flash studies & hazardous area classification
• UPS/backup generation str...