Intermediate Distribution Designer - ( 230002UE )

Description

Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal and hydro generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

In this position as an Intermediate Distribution Designer, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. You will work on small to medium sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Electrical Engineer/Technologist. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include stakeholder coordination, calculations, and field work. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements.

• Lead small to medium projects or programs independently

• Support Engineer-of-Record, Project Manager, and other project staff. Mentor junior engineers, technologists, and designers.

• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

• Perform detail design for a power distribution system which includes overhead and underground systems.

• Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.

• Perform and lead site visits before performing detail design.

• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.

• Implements sustainable design principles.

• Performs calculations to analyze and design electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Overhead and underground distribution line design experience serving BC Hydro and/ or other utilities in North America.

• Working knowledge of power structure analysis software such as SPIDAcalc, PLS CADD, or similar, is an asset.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong Excel skills.

• Knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code and electrical design principles.

• Knowledge of Engineering/Design Standards and Codes are an asset.

• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong leadership and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to lead a group of designers and drafters, pay attention to detail and continual diligence to follow-up. Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Self-motivated, with strong desire to learn and fulfill client expectations.

• Well organized, with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.

• Must be able to be a part of cross-functional teams with the ability to relate well and cooperate with other members of the team, to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals

• Experience in project management considered an asset

• Field review and commissioning experience is considered an asset

• Class 5 driver’s license and focused on safety

Education and Experience

Diploma/degree from a recognized technical institute or university with at least three to five years electric power utility experience (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Power).

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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.

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Salary Range(s):

• Lower Mainland $73,600 - Lower Mainland $106,600 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

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 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

Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Organization : BC-1182 Energy-CA West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jul 14, 2023, 6:04:38 AM

Req ID: 230002UE

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