Electrical Engineer in Training - Substations

Stantec; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 78,900 - 114,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Stantec in Calgary is seeking an Electrical Engineer-in-Training to join their Energy team, focusing on HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects. Your role will include performing engineering studies, preparing technical specifications, and assisting in project proposals while working under a Senior Engineer's supervision.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and be eligible for registration as an EIT. Stantec promotes a flexible work environment, offering a hybrid model of working in the office and at home, along with comprehensive benefits for all employees.

Qualifications

• 0–6 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and organized with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies and design of substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for major equipment.
• Assist in project proposals and estimates.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing installations.

Skills

Experience in PSSE

Experience in PSCAD

Experience in ETAP

Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Verbal and written communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer-in-Training eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Energy team in western Canada is currently offering exciting opportunities for Electrical Engineers to work on a variety of HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. The Stations Electrical Design team is looking to fill the role of an Electrical Engineer-in-Training. Reporting to the Electrical Team Lead, the Electrical EIT will work under the supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills and gain experience in performing engineering design.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies such as power flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning protection, insulation coordination, TRV, cable ampacity, rigid and flexible bus, lighting, etc.
• Conduct detailed design of substations, including switchyard layouts, sections, grounding plan/details, cable routing, AC/DC distribution, major equipment specifications, single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, marking, design calculations, etc.
• Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, construction, and testing & commissioning.
• Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates.
• Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.
• Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to clients.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scope, prepare for detailed design, and provide construction site supports as required.
• Drafting work may be required in order to complete deliverables.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP, CDEGS, WinIGS, MathCAD is an asset.
• Experience in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, Bluebeam/Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Preliminary knowledge of the CEC, and industry standards such as IEEE, and CSA.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, team-oriented, and highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) or equivalent.
• 0–6 years of relevant experience; experience working with utilities in North America is an asset (BC Hydro experience preferred).

Office Location and Schedule

• Typical office environment working with computers.
• Stantec offers a flexible work environment (a hybrid model of working in the office and at home).
• Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
• Hybrid work model to work from home is possible.
• Location – Vancouver / Yukon / Edmonton / Calgary.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario- $78,900.00 - $114,400.00 Annually

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.