Electrical Engineer in Training - Distribution Design

Stantec

Saskatoon

Hybrid

CAD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group RRSP

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Training for Distribution Design in Saskatoon. You will design distribution infrastructure and develop cost estimates while coordinating with clients, landowners, and internal teams to ensure safe, cost-effective, and code-compliant solutions.

The role requires EIT eligibility in Canada, strong communication, and teamwork skills, plus willingness to travel for site visits. A flexible work location arrangement is noted as part of the role.

Qualifications

Eligible or registered as an EIT in Canada (required).
Effective interpersonal skills – Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with 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 meet timelines.
PLSCAD or SPIDAcalc knowledge would be an asset.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Design distribution infrastructure to meet project requirements.
Develop design solutions that meet 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.

Skills

EIT in Canada

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Project management

PLSCAD knowledge

SPIDAcalc knowledge

Class 5 Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLSCAD

SPIDAcalc

Job description

Electrical Engineer in Training - Distribution Design

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About Us

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

The Electrical Distribution EIT 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

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Eligible or registered as an EIT in Canada (required)
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

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
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.

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.

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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.

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