Electrical Distribution Designer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.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 OpportunityThe Electrical Distribution Engineer-in-Training is responsible for providing cost estimates and designs for a diverse range of underground and overhead electrical distribution projects. Reporting to the Team Lead, Distribution Design, you are responsible for communicating directly with clients and customers to establish service requirements and provide solid design solutions and alternatives that meet client needs. You will work with landowners, customers, and other client departments to ensure that the projects are effectively coordinated and executed by yourself. You will ensure that facilities are designed in a safe, cost-effective and timely manner and meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.Your Key ResponsibilitiesDesign distribution infrastructure to meet the project requirementsDevelop design solutions that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulationsDevelop project cost estimates and material listsManage external client relationships through effective and timely communicationMonitor project progress and take action to meet client requirementsTravel and perform site visits as requiredIdentify potential safety or environmental concerns and initiate appropriate actionCoordinate designs with various 3rd party stakeholdersFacilitate approval requests with various 3rd party stakeholdersProvide technical guidance to customers, stakeholders, and external consultantsYour Capabilities and CredentialsRegistered as an EIT in Canada (preferred)Effective interpersonal skills – Strong written and verbal skills are a must, to ensure clear communication between team members, clients, contractors, and suppliersAble to work effectively as a member of a teamStrong time management and prioritization skillsDemonstrated project management skills with the ability to set priorities, organize work and complete work within given timelinesPLSCAD or SPIDAcalc knowledge would be an assetValid Class 5 Driver’s LicenseEducation and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMinimum of 3 years of experience designing power utility infrastructure within North AmericaBC Hydro experience (strongly preferred)Stantec offers a flexible work location arrangement.Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.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. #feelingenergizedPay RangeLocations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $76,500.00 - Max Salary $110,900.00Pay 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.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.Primary Location: Canada | BC | VancouverOrganization: 1182 Energy-CA West-Vancouver BCEmployee Status: RegularTravel: YesSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 24/06/2025 02:06:19Req ID: 1001262 #J-18808-Ljbffr