Senior Electrical Engineer - Distribution

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

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.

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