Distribution Design Team Lead

Stantec; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Design Team Lead to join their Saskatoon office. This role offers the opportunity to lead technical design efforts on innovative distribution projects while collaborating with a talented team. You'll be responsible for ensuring client satisfaction, managing project scopes, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. With a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the energy sector. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to advance your career within a supportive and dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Hybrid Work Model

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee required.
• 7+ years of experience in Distribution Design with utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design teams on distribution projects.
• Ensure client expectations are met and exceeded.
• Manage project planning, proposals, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Problem-Solving

Project Management Principles

Stakeholder Management

Construction Support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical School Diploma/Certificate

Tools

SAP

GIS Tools

Bluebeam

AGI 32

Pull Planner

Job description

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

We are currently looking for a Distribution Design Team Lead in our Saskatoon office. 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 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.
• Develop 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 the primary technical interface for the projects and provide advice and guidance to the engineering disciplines.
• Ensure procurement packages are produced in accordance with project cost, schedule and quality requirements.
• Review 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.
• Construction support activities.
• Site travel is expected, and position will require travel to site 1 - 2 days / month.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineering Licensee.
• 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.
• Proficiency with SAP, GIS tools, Bluebeam, AGI 32, Pull Planner.

Valid Driver’s License.

Experience & Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a technical school diploma/certificate, with a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• Previous Distribution Design experience with SaskPower or similar utility within Canada.

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