Senior Electrical Engineer - Distribution

Job summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership for distribution design projects, ensuring client expectations are met through effective project planning and stakeholder management. They will act as the single point of technical interface, overseeing project documentation, procurement packages, and construction support activities.

Job details

Your Opportunity We are currently looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Distribution Design team in our Saskatchewan and Alberta offices. 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 * Development of 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 single point technical interface for the project 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 * Coordinate construction support activities * Site travel is expected, and position will require travel to site 3 - 5 days / quarter QUALIFICATIONS Your Capabilities and Credentials * 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 Experience & Background * Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or a technical school diploma/certificate with a minimum of 8 years’ experience * Previous Distribution Design experience with SaskPower, ENMAX, FortisAB, BC Hydro, or equivalent utility * Proficiency with SAP, GIS tools, Bluebeam, AGI 32, Pull Planner * Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee in any Canadian province is required. Typical 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. #FeelingEnergized We would like to thank all candidates that apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. #EnergyAcceleration 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership for distribution design projects, ensuring client expectations are met through effective project planning and stakeholder management. They will act as the single point of technical interface, overseeing project documentation, procurement packages, and construction support activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 7 years of experience or a technical diploma with 8 years of experience. A Professional Engineer or Professional Licensee designation in a Canadian province is required, along with in-depth knowledge of utility distribution systems.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Wellness program
• Health care spending account
• Wellness spending account
• Group registered retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Group tax-free savings account
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short-term disability plan
• Long-term disability plan
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical engineering
• Distribution design
• Project management
• Technical leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Project planning
• Cost estimation
• Scheduling
• Construction support
• Overhead distribution systems
• Underground distribution systems
• Streetlight design
• SAP
• GIS tools
• Bluebeam
• AGI 32
• Hybrid Model
• Project Documentation
• Project Schedules
• Stakeholder Communications
• Project Scoping
• Project Controls
• Time Off Management
• Effective Communication
• Technical Leadership
• Technical Design
• Electrical Engineering
• Construction
• Communication
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Project Planning
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Purchasing
• SAP Applications
• Stakeholder Management
• Progress Reporting
• Coordinating
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Electrical Distribution Engineer
• Electrical Engineer (General)
• Electrical Engineers

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