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
Our Winnipeg office is looking to fill the role of Electrical Engineer. This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical study, design and project management of high voltage substation and power projects.
The successful candidate should have experience in the areas of air-insulated substation (GIS and HVDC Converter Stations is a plus) engineering & design from the 66kV to 500kV levels, as well as an understanding of substation components, development of single line diagrams, substation layout and related electrical studies (clearance, grounding, isolation etc.), rigid bus design, substation AC and DC auxiliary services, work planning, coordination, reporting, cost estimating.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing all aspects of HV substation physical engineering design
- Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
- Preparation of Electrical Physical design packages consisting of One-line, Site Plan, Electrical Plan & Sections, Grounding Plan & Details, AC and DC Auxiliary Services, Conduit Plan & Details, Control House Plan, Control House Grounding Plan & Details, Lighting Plan, Lightning Protection Plan and Bill of Material (BOM)
- Manage projects and coordinate with designers and engineers of other disciplines to complete deliverables, within established scope, schedules and budget
- Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables
- Identify and manage key project interfaces between disciplines and contracting packages
- Perform QA / QC of electrical engineering design packages
- Provide regular progress updates related to deliverables on project
- Responsible for proposal development and LOE (Level of Effort) analyses
- Working knowledge of substation equipment engineering and associated studies
- Development of cost estimates
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Strong safety mindsetAbility to work effectively in a team environment and develop strong client relationshipsStrong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasksAble to demonstrate solid technical understanding in writing and verballyAbility to visualize and evaluate equipment details, phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase clearances, and drawing relationshipsProfessional level knowledge of industry specifications for high voltage electrical equipmentAbility to manage and deliver Physical Engineering deliverables as per project schedule and within budgetAbility to work closely with Drafters, Engineers and Leads to meet with project timelines for engineering deliverablesAbility to understand client specific requirements (standards & specifications) and applicable codes & regulations for preparing physical electrical packagesTravel may be required but is not anticipated to be more often than 5 days per monthMust have a valid driver's licenseCollaborative knowledge of other substation disciplines : Civil, Structural, P&C, StudiesEducation and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in utility AIS HV substation design.Registered as a professional engineer or the ability to obtain a professional engineer designationExcellent report writing skillsProficient with MS Excel, Adobe AcrobatExperience with site visits to capture all technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansionsExperience in MicroStation and / or AutoCADTypical office environment working with computers; Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home).
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.
We would like to thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.