Electrical Designer

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don't just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We're helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you'll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You'll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

In the role of Electrical Designer, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating electrical designs on both large and small-scale projects within the global Mining Sector. As an Electrical Designer, you will be part of a multi-talented team focused on designing surface and underground facilities in the mining industry. Your duties will involve daily collaboration with other designers and engineers of our multi-discipline team. You will convey electrical requirements to the team through traditional 2D paper deliverables and/or BIM 3D Revit models. You will work closely with engineers, project managers and mining specialists as you develop design concepts, create models, and coordinate designs to consider existing conditions and other discipline requirements.

Your home office will be in North Bay or Sudbury, ON or Saskatoon, SK.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Safety is a core value for Stantec. You will be responsible for understanding and working in compliance with all health and safety rules and regulations for Stantec and its clients. As a member of our Mining team, you are expected to make a personal commitment toward preserving the health and safety of all our employees and demonstrate commitment through your personal interactions and designs. Your personal commitment to safety will help us achieve our goal of zero harm within our operation and for our clients.
• Working under moderate supervision of Design Engineers and Senior Designers you will be responsible for the complete design and documentation package for electrical and I&C items.
• Produce deliverables as required to fulfill project needs either as an individual contributor or as part of a team of electrical and I&C engineers and designers, dependent upon project size and scope.
• Electrical deliverables including but not limited to: Single Line Diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, equipment lists, cable schedules, cable tray layouts, cable tray fill reports, electrical installation details, power layouts, lighting layouts, grounding layouts, lightning protection layouts, JB layouts, E-House or electrical room layouts.
• I&C deliverables will include but are not limited to: P&IDs, network architecture drawings, control architecture drawings, loop drawings, junction box drawings, control panel drawings including PLC and Network Cabinets, schematics, and control room layouts.
• Work from schematics, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Assist other designers with project deliverables.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Deep knowledge of electrical mining systems, methods, materials, and industry standards for a mining environment.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Experience with AutoCad, MicroStation, and Revit.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using Navisworks or similar is considered a benefit.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the electrical team.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical and I&C design and standards (CEC, NEMA, ISA, NEC).
• Technical knowledge of P&ID drawings and layout.
• Understand and adhere to all applicable drafting standards and verify completeness of design drawings.
• Understand and follow all requirements for revision progression and quality processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings of all disciplines not required but preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform field walks, which may include climbing ladders and walking/standing for extended periods of time is preferred.
• Proficient in math as it pertains to design work.

Experience

• Position requires an electrical Designer with minimum of 5 years of experience in an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management environment focused upon delivery of Electrical design packages in the following areas:Surface and Underground Power Distribution
• Site Power Substations
• Surface and Underground Communications/Network Systems
• Control Rooms
• Instrumentation and Controls
• Material Handling
• Dewatering,
• Process Water
• Compressed Air Systems
• Ventilation systems
• Backfill and concrete/shotcrete systems
• Surface and Underground Infrastructure

Education

• Associates degree or certificate of completion from an accredited drafting program preferred (will consider experience in lieu of education).
• Graduate of Technical or College Course in Electrical Engineering Technician or Technologist (will consider experience in lieu of education).

Working Conditions

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, underground work and may involve travel outside of normal working hours.

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