Electrical Engineer in Training

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stantec's reputable Buildings team as an Electrical Engineer in Training in Vancouver. You'll engage in the design and coordination of electrical systems for various projects, utilizing your skills in CAD and Revit. This role demands collaborative efforts and creative solutions to enhance building designs. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant educational background and have experience in project delivery.

Benefits

Bonus eligible roles

Opportunities for continuous growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in the Buildings Industry.
• EIT, AScT, P.Eng., P.L.Eng. an asset.
• Understanding of Canadian Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and coordination of electrical systems projects.
• Participate in project meetings with internal and external clients.
• Performance of calculations and adherence to project specifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Concepts

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

CAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

You will work as an intermediate Electrical Engineer in Training, reporting to a P.Eng. team lead to deliver on buildings projects throughout the province and country. The candidate would support in the design of electrical systems for buildings including design, evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineered systems or products in compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards / practices, including scopes in power, emergency power, lighting, fire alarm, and communications systems. You will perform a variety of tasks including providing drawings & calculations, report writing and attendance in meetings with both internal and external clients. The ideal candidate will have ideally performed this role in the past, with at least 2 years experience delivering on projects with CAD and Revit proficiencies. The candidate will have been exposed to the proficiencies listed and would be comfortable explaining the basics of each to colleagues and potential clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design and coordination of projects of varying complexity/size.

• Coordination with the lead engineer to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer electrical systems or products for a project, including power, lighting, fire alarm, and communications.

• Engages in the development of a design from preliminary concepts through the construction document stage.

• Understanding of Revit/BIM technologies in development of models of building electrical systems

• Ability to apply or delegate designs for engineers and technologists/technicians utilizing CAD or Revit.

• Participate in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors, providing good knowledge of the designed Electrical systems

• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis and basic cost estimating.

• Assists with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.

• Assists in the preparation and coordination of project specifications.

• Performs and oversees the performance of calculations using company standard software, and proprietary manufacturer software.

• Participates in constructability review.

• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

• Ability to document design decisions and calculations performed

• Assists in the development of new standards and specifications for the electrical group.

• Works on multiple projects.

• Ideally a new P.Eng. or EIT / AScT working towards ability to function as a full P.Eng / P.L.Eng.

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Canadian Electrical Code and applicable building and energy codes.

• Understanding and experience with all phases of project document production and the drawings and specifications.

• Working knowledge and experience with electrical systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

• Familiarity with power studies including short circuit, arc flash, and coordination studies.

• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Thorough understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.

• Presentation and interview skills.

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering / Integrated Engineering / Engineering Physics OR Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology

Minimum 2 years of experience in the Buildings Industry.

EIT, AScT, P.Eng., P.L.Eng. an asset

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s):

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 65,300.00 - Max Salary $ 91,400.00

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: BC-1156 Buildings-CA British Columbia

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Entry Level

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 08:06:25

Req ID: REQ250001EQ