Senior Substation Electrical Designer

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Your Opportunity

Our Western Canada Power Delivery group is looking for a Senior Substation Electrical Designer. Reporting to the Substation and P&C Leads, this position offers the opportunity to work within a project team delivering detailed electrical design and project support for high voltage substation and power projects.

The successful candidate will work on substation projects ranging from 5 kV to 500 kV, supporting engineering, physical design, and coordination across disciplines.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed substation physical and electrical design drawings and packages

• Prepare electrical design deliverables, including one-lines, layouts, grounding, conduit, control house, lighting, and BOMs

• Cable systems and station service design

• Perform QA/QC reviews of design packages

• Interpret and incorporate vendor drawings and specifications into design deliverables

• Support project execution with progress updates and coordination

• Assist with cost estimating, proposals, and LOE development

• Participate in site visits to gather field data and validate designs

• Support construction, commissioning, and field activities as required

• Mentoring and training of junior staff

• Coordinate with engineers and designers across disciplines (civil, structural, P&C)

Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrable experience in 138kV (and above) systems

• Ability to identify relevant electrical code rules and industry standards for power system and station service design

• Ability to visualize and evaluate clearances and equipment layouts

• Strong knowledge of substation layout and physical design

• Understanding of grounding, lightning protection, and applicable codes

• Strong safety mindset

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

• ~8+ years of experience in HV substation design

• Experience developing complete drawing and construction packages

• Experience with AutoCAD/MicroStation

• Experience with site visits and field data collection

Typical office environment working with computers. 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.

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