Technical Director - Authorising Engineer (Electrical)

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. The Technical Director (Authorising Engineer (Electrical provides independent competent technical authority, governance, and oversight for electrical safety, compliance, operational standards, and safe systems of work across building assets, support the business development function.

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 strategy assurance
• Medical IT/ IPS Systems
• Provide expert input on design decisions, commissioning strategies, and failure investigations.

Authorisation & Competence Management

• Full conversant with HTM 06-01, HTM 06-02, HTM 06-03 and BS 7678 including guidance notes on medical locations.
• Evaluate, appoint, and periodically audit Authorised Persons (APs) and Competent Persons (CPs) for electrical systems.
• Define training, competency frameworks, and technical development paths for electrical staff.

Operational Assurance

• Perform audits of electrical safety management systems, permit to work processes, and maintenance procedures.
• Review significant electrical work packages, switching schedules, system integration activities, or energisation plans.

Client & Stakeholder Interaction

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and clients in managing electrical risk and compliance across portfolios.
• Provide high level consultation in mission critical or complex building environments, consistent with Stantec's multidisciplinary engineering approach.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/MEng).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Extensive experience in healthcare electrical building systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and control systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, HTMs, regulations, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to provide independent electrical safety governance in complex operational settings.
• Good all-round healthcare estates knowledge and interaction with other design and AE disciplines.