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Electrical Engineer in Training - Substations-August 2024
Burnaby
Aug 8, 2025
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About Electrical Engineer in Training - Substations

  Electrical Engineer in Training - Substations - ( 2400008K )

  Description

  Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. We operate with the strength of a $7B company paired with the agility of a specialized power and dams group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful power and dam projects vital to both local and global communities.

  Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or electric grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in power delivery, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

  Your Opportunity

  Stantec’s Power team in Burnaby BC is currently offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineer in Training to work on a variety of HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substations for our clients. You will coordinate the planning and design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. We provide career opportunities that are as unique as you.

  Your Key Responsibilities

  Perform engineering study such as power flow, short circuit, arc flash, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, cable ampacity, Station Service AC/DC system, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.

  Conduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, elevations, ground grids/details, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, design calculations, etc.

  Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, Construction and Testing & Commissioning.

  Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning.

  Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimate.

  Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.

  Conduct site visit to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design and provide construction site supports as required.

  Qualifications

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

  Experience on PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, MathCAD is an asset.

  Field experience in commissioning and testing is an asset.

  Proven knowledge in Civil/Structural and P&C is an asset.

  Equipment engineering experience is an asset.

  Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microstation, Inventer.

  Effective interpersonal skills (written, verbal) are a must in interaction with multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, sub-consultants and client relationships.

  Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multitasks.

  Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with good standing.

  Education and Experience

  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power System) with 2 years of proven direct detailed design and engineering experience related to high voltage substations for Utilities in North America.

  E.I.T. registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

  Typical office environment working with computers; Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home). Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

  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.

  Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized

  We would like to thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

  Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

  Salary Range(s):

  Lower Mainland $62,800 - Lower Mainland $87,900 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BCThe 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 will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

  Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

  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 : Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby

  Organization : BC-1182 Energy-CA West

  Employee Status : Regular

  Job Level : Entry Level

  Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

  Schedule : Full-time

  Job Posting : Jan 18, 2024, 11:07:01 AM

  Req ID: 2400008K

  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 is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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