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Project Engineer - SubstationsStantec • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
Project Engineer - Substations

Project Engineer - Substations

Stantec • Burnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, CA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Project Engineer - Substations

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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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Western Canadian Power Delivery team is currently offering exciting opportunities for Project Engineers to work on a variety of HV / EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. Opportunities exist across a number of our western Canadian offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Project Managers to manage the scope, schedule and cost of projects and provide technical oversight.
  • Identify and manage project technical risks.
  • Act as project technical lead to collaborate with internal engineering teams, clients and third‑party stakeholders.
  • Lead and coordinate with internal engineering teams to complete tasks such as reviewing vendor drawings, inter‑disciplinary reviews of deliverables, maintaining and updating project technical documents and QA, and initiating internal communication to resolve complex technical challenges.
  • Develop design plans, strategies, schedules and resource planning for engineering activities during identification, definition and implementation phases.
  • Coordinate and oversee the development of technical documents such as specifications, drawings and reports.
  • Work with construction management, engineering and procurement to ensure that technical support is available and issues are addressed in a timely manner during construction, fabrication, testing and commissioning phases.
  • Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates.
  • Follow internal QA / QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering services to clients.
  • Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scopes, prepare for detailed designs and provide construction site support as required.
  • May be required to conduct detailed engineering work such as design, specifications and studies.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Field experience in commissioning and testing is considered an asset.
  • Proven knowledge in Geotechnical, Civil / Structural, P&C, SCADA, Telecom, Mechanical and Architectural 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) are essential for interacting with multi‑disciplinary teams, suppliers, sub‑consultants and managing client relationships.
  • Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Holding a valid Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s license.
  • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power System) with minimum 8 years of proven experience in a project engineer role related to high voltage substations for utilities in North America.
  • 6 years of direct experience on physical design of high voltage (69 kV and above) substation projects is required.
  • Professional Engineer registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or a related association in Canada.
  • 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.

    Pay Range

  • Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC : $89,200.00 – $129,300.00 annually
  • Locations in Lower Mainland – BC : $94,600.00 – $137,100.00 annually
  • Pay Transparency

    In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

    Benefits Summary

    Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to 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 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 | BC | Burnaby

    Organization : 1182 Energy-CA West-Burnaby BC

    Employee Status : Regular

    Travel : Yes

    Schedule : Full time

    Job Posting : 05 / 12 / 2025 08 : 12 : 28

    Req ID : 1003302

    Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type : Full‑time

    Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

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