Senior Electrical Engineer

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Utility Power Distribution team. As a technical leader, you will emphasize technical excellence, work closely with the design team and provide the necessary technical leadership required to deliver projects that satisfy client expectations. You will be a champion of quality and provide regular feedback to the team on areas of improvement.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design distribution infrastructure for power utilities to meet project requirements
• Develop design solutions that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations
• Lead technical design discussions, internally and externally, to ensure scope objectives are met
• Review and authenticate drawings for power distribution projects
• Support development of proposals, project cost estimates and project schedules
• Manage external client relationships through effective and timely communication
• Monitor project progress and take action to meet client requirements
• Identify potential safety or environmental concerns and initiate appropriate action
• Provide mentoring and guidance to project team members
• Provide technical guidance to customers, stakeholders, and external consultants
• Travel and perform site visits as required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered P.Eng in Canada, eligible for registration in British Columbia
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in utility distribution infrastructure design
• Effective Interpersonal Skills – Strong Written and Verbal skills are a must, to ensure clear communication between team members, clients, contractors, and suppliers
• Able to work effectively both independently under minimal supervision, and as a member of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to set priorities, organize work and complete work within given timelines
• PLSCAD or SPIDAcalc knowledge would be an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing power utility infrastructure within North America
• Prior leadership experience, including direct reports, mentoring or supervision, would be an asset

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.