Electrical Distribution Designer – EIT

Jobtailor; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 63,300 - 93,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Job summary

Stantec in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is seeking an Electrical Designer to contribute to underground and overhead distribution projects. Reporting to the Team Lead, Distribution Design, you will communicate with clients to establish service requirements and deliver safe, cost-effective designs.

You'll coordinate with landowners and stakeholders, develop cost estimates, and ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Eligible or registered as an EIT in Canada.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Demonstrated project management skills with deadlines.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Experience in power distribution for utilities in North America is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design distribution infrastructure to meet project needs.
• Develop design solutions meeting codes and standards.
• Develop project cost estimates and material lists.
• Manage client relationships through communication.
• Monitor progress to meet client requirements.
• Travel and perform site visits as required.
• Identify safety and environmental concerns and take action.
• Coordinate designs with 3rd party stakeholders.
• Facilitate approvals with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to project team and customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Project management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)

Job description

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Job Description

Stantec has an exciting opportunity for those local or looking to relocate to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As an Electrical Designer you will gain valuable experience in contributing to 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 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 and/or environmental concerns and initiate appropriate action
• Coordinate designs with various 3rd party stakeholders
• Facilitate approval requests with various 3rd party stakeholders
• Provide support, coaching, and guidance to project team members
• Provide technical guidance to customers, stakeholders, and external consultants

Qualifications

Capabilities and Credentials

• Eligible or registered as an EIT in Canada
• Effective Interpersonal Skills – Strong written and verbal skills are a must, to ensure clear communication between all stakeholders
• Able to work collaboratively as part 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
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred) from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Experience in power distribution for utilities within North America would be an asset

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred) from an accredited post‑secondary institution
• Experience in power distribution for utilities within North America would be an asset

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.

About the Team

Pay 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. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1006520
• Posting Date 07/09/2026, 03:58 PM
• Locations 101‑255 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3P2, CA (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HE - Hourly Exempt
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 3
• Pay Range 2 Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario - $63,300.00 – $88,600.00 Annually
• Pay Range 3 Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario - $67,100.00 – $93,900.00 Annually