About the role

Distribution Design Team Lead for Stantec managing power distribution projects in Vancouver. Leading technical teams and ensuring client expectations are met, overseeing multiple tasks and projects.

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 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 a valid drivers license.

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.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a technical school diploma/certificate, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience
Registered P.Eng with EGBC is required
Previous Distribution Design experience with BC Hydro or similar utility within Canada