Hybrid Substation Engineer – Electrical, Physical

at Stantec

• Job title: Substation Engineer – Electrical, Physical
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$89,200 - CA$129,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Burnaby, Canada

About the role

• Electrical Engineer managing the design and implementation of HV/EHV substations throughout North America at Stantec. Opportunity to grow professionally in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.
• Conduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plan/details, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, design calculations, etc.
• Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, construction, and testing & commissioning
• Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning
• Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates
• Mentor and support junior Engineers
• Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues
• Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to clients
• Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site supports as required
• Drafting work may be required in order to complete deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power Systems)
• Minimum 6 years of proven direct detailed design and engineering experience related to high voltage substations for utilities in North America
• Professional Engineer registration (P.Eng) required
• Experience in PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, MathCAD is an asset
• Field experience in commissioning and testing is an asset
• Proven knowledge in Civil/Structural and P&C 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)
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• 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
• paid time off