Project Engineer, Distribution Design

Project Engineer, Distribution Design - ( 2400029R )

Description

Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities.

Seeing beyond the project at hand, you'll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company and have the agility of a specialized power group, and work on some of the most challenging and cutting-edge projects around the world.

Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you'll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world's top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our Distribution Design team in our Saskatoon office. As a technical leader, you will emphasize excellence, work closely with the technical design team on all types of distribution projects and programs, and provide the necessary technical leadership required to deliver projects that meet and exceed client expectations.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure that client expectations related to project scope are met and exceeded
• Establish and maintain positive internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Develop project planning documents and client progress reports
• Support development of proposals, project cost estimates and project schedules
• Coordination and / or facilitation of key meetings or review points : project kick-off meetings, IFR / IFC review, constructability review, construction kick-off, etc.

and following all action items through to completion

• Provide proactive project change, risk and stakeholder management support
• Act as the primary technical interface for the projects and provide advice and guidance to the engineering disciplines
• Ensure procurement packages are produced in accordance with project cost, schedule and quality requirements
• Review of project documentation and perform Engineer of Record duties (specifications, IFR / IFC drawings, designs, equipment lists, labor estimates, etc.

prior to issue for accuracy, completeness and presentation

• Apply proactive and effective communication with key stakeholders
• Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited
• Construction support activities
• Site travel is expected, and position will require travel to site 1 - 2 days / month

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills are critical for this role
• Genuine team player who will encourage teamwork with the project team and with other discipline staff
• Ability to provide strong technical and problem-solving skills
• In depth knowledge of overhead and underground distribution systems, streetlight design, capital and maintenance projects, and customer new connect projects will be required
• Responsible for multiple projects, and be able to carry out multiple tasks within each project
• High level of initiative and ability to complete tasks on schedule and budget
• Ability to challenge specifications and non-optimal designs and provide value added alternatives
• Focused on continuous improvement and providing quality services to our customers in a timely manner
• Knowledge of project management principles and processes
• Experience in project controls and scheduling is considered an asset
• Working knowledge of applicable industry, national, and provincial codes and standards
• Proficiency with SAP, GIS tools, Bluebeam, AGI 32, Pull Planner
• Valid Driver's License

Experience & Background :

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a technical school diploma / certificate, with a minimum of 7 years' experience
• Previous Distribution Design experience with SaskPower or similar utility within Canada

Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home).

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

We would like to thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-Saskatchewan-Saskatoon

Organization : BC-1182 Energy-CA West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 15, 2024, 10 : 49 : 37 AM

Req ID : 2400029R

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans