Senior HVDC Project Engineer

Stantec

Senior HVDC Project Engineer supporting global HVDC and FACTS projects with engineering design, technical specifications, and commissioning activities. Join a leading design firm in building a clean energy future.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeWinnipeg • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with our globally recognized team on HVDC and FACTS projects around the world
Support our clients by performing front end engineering design activities
Developing technical specifications, evaluating tenders, reviewing design submissions
Witnessing factory tests and supporting commissioning activities
Participating in business development activities
Participating in industry technical committees
Writing technical papers
Preparing and presenting technical presentations

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc in electrical engineering required
Minimum of 15 years of industry experience with at least 10 years of HVDC/FACTS experience
Registered or eligible for professional registration in Canada or the US
Knowledge of the application and operation of HVDC/FACTS
Knowledge of HVDC/FACTS design including knowledge of valves, valve cooling, reactors/capacitors, transformers, controls etc.
Experience in preparing technical specifications and tender documents for HVDC converters and FACTS devices, evaluating bids, performing design reviews, witnessing factory tests and on-site commissioning.
Knowledge in the control and protection of HVDC/FACTS technologies including witnessing and reviewing results from factory and on-site testing.
Knowledge in studies associated with HVDC/FACTS and their application in power systems
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards related to HVDC transmission and FACTS
Strong oral and written skills
High level of interpersonal skills
Willingness to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision plans
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVDCFACTStechnical specificationstender evaluationdesign reviewfactory testingcommissioningcontrol systemsprotection systemspower systems studies

Soft Skills

oral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsbusiness development

Certifications

BSc in electrical engineeringprofessional registration