Electrical Distribution Design Technologist

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 Opportunity

The Electrical Design Technologist 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 Responsibilities

- Design distribution infrastructure to meet the project requirements

- Develop design solutions that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations

- Develop project cost estimates and material lists

- Manage external client relationships through effective and timely communication

- Monitor project progress and take action to meet client requirements

- Travel and perform site visits as required

- Identify potential safety or environmental concerns and initiate appropriate action

- Coordinate designs with various 3rd party stakeholders

- Facilitate approval requests with various 3rd party stakeholders

- Provide technical guidance to customers, stakeholders, and external consultants

Your Capabilities and Credentials

- Eligible or registered as a C.E.T. in Canada (an asset)

- Effective interpersonal skills – Strong written and verbal skills are a must, to ensure clear communication between team members, clients, contractors, and suppliers

- Able to work effectively as a member of a team

- Strong time management and prioritization skills

- Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to set priorities, organize work and complete work within given timelines

- PLSCAD or SPIDAcalc knowledge would be an asset

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Education and Experience

- Electrical Engineering technology diploma.

- Minimum of 3 years of experience designing power utility infrastructure within North America

- Prior experience with BC Hydro (strongly preferred)Stantec offers a flexible work location arrangement.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. #FeelingEnergized

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Salary Range(s):

- Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 60,200.00 - Max Salary $ 84,300.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver
Organization: 1182 Energy-CA West-Vancouver BC
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Nonmanager
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 24/06/2025 02:06:34
Req ID: 1001266

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