Stantec

Substation Engineer – Electrical, Physical

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Burnaby • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$89,200 - CA$129,300 per year

About the role

  • Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.
  • Conduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plan/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 estimates
  • Mentor and support junior Engineers
  • Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues
  • Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to clients
  • Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site supports as required
  • Drafting work may be required in order to complete deliverables

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power Systems)
  • Minimum 6 years of proven direct detailed design and engineering experience related to high voltage substations for utilities in North America
  • Professional Engineer registration (P.Eng) required
  • Experience in 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 familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
  • Effective interpersonal skills (written, verbal)
  • Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Valid driver’s license
Benefits
  • health, dental, and vision plans
  • a wellness program
  • health care spending account
  • wellness spending account
  • 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
  • paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
power flow analysisshort circuit analysisgrounding designlightning protectioninsulation coordinationcable ampacitysubstation designAC/DC distributiondesign calculationsequipment specifications
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical supportinterpersonal skillsproject planningmulti-tasking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer registration (P.Eng)