Electrical Engineer Protection & Control

Stantec; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP program

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec in Canada is seeking a Protection and Control Engineer to join our team in Quebec. You will design protection, control, automation, and supervisory systems for power facilities, and lead projects from concept to commissioning.

You will join a multidisciplinary firm with offices in Chicoutimi and Longueuil, collaborating with clients and teams to deliver reliable electrical systems. This role requires a P.Eng., 5 years of experience, and strong client relations in English; French is an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in protection, control, and automation engineering.
• P.Eng. designation and membership in a Canadian regulatory body.
• Strong knowledge of protection, control, and automation for HV/MV substations and power systems.
• Experience with Canadian electrical codes and utility requirements (CEC, CSA, IEEE).
• English proficiency; French is an asset.
• ASP Construction Health and Safety Card or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify client needs, develop technical solutions, and prepare service proposals and scope definitions.
• Design protection, control, automation, and supervisory systems for industrial facilities and transmission networks.
• Act as Discipline Lead and/or Project Manager for projects from studies through commissioning.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings and diagrams (single-line, three-line, logic, AC/DC).
• Develop equipment specifications, reports, and calculation packages per industry standards.
• Supervise and review detailed designs and field documentation.
• Conduct protection coordination, short-circuit, arc flash, and power system studies.
• Ensure designs comply with CEC, CSA, IEEE and client requirements.

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.

Your Impact

Regardless of the energy sector, our multidisciplinary detailed engineering teams possess the expertise and experience required to deliver the services needed to successfully execute your projects, whether it involves the design of an electrical substation or work on a transmission line.

Regardless of the discipline, our approach remains the same: we align our clients’ needs with project requirements to develop the most effective and cost-efficient solutions.

As a Protection and Control Engineer, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the company by joining our team of experts in one of our 15 offices across Quebec. Come build your career with us and help shape the future of the energy industry.

As an Engineer – Protection and Control, you will contribute to the successful delivery of challenging and innovative projects in the power generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial sectors. Join our team of experts and play a key role in developing reliable, safe, and efficient electrical systems from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying client needs, developing technical solutions, and preparing service proposals, project estimates, and scope definitions;
• Design protection, control, automation, and supervisory systems for industrial facilities and electrical transmission and distribution networks;
• Act as a Discipline Lead and/or Project Manager for projects of varying scope and complexity, from preliminary studies through commissioning;
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical drawings and diagrams, including single-line, three-line, logic, AC, and DC schematics, as well as other technical documents required for project execution;
• Develop equipment specifications, construction and installation specifications, engineering reports, and calculation packages in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards;
• Supervise and review detailed design deliverables, including wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, cable schedules, material lists, and related documentation;
• Perform technical studies such as protection coordination, short-circuit, arc flash, selectivity, and power system performance analyses;
• Ensure designs comply with client requirements, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA standards, IEEE standards, and industry best practices;
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated and optimized engineering solutions;
• Provide technical support during procurement, manufacturing, construction, installation, commissioning, and startup activities;
• Participate in design reviews, factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and field commissioning activities as required;
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by acting as a trusted technical advisor and identifying opportunities for future collaboration;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices, while mentoring junior engineers and designers;
• Conduct site visits to collect field data, support project execution teams, and verify the quality of completed work;
• Travel to project sites as required.

Your Qualifications

Your application will stand out if you possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in protection, control, and automation engineering;
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation and membership in a Canadian engineering regulatory body;
• Strong knowledge of protection, control, and automation systems for high-voltage and medium-voltage substations and power systems;
• Experience in consulting engineering, hydroelectric generating facilities, industrial power systems, and/or projects with Canadian electric utilities;
• Experience performing protection coordination, short-circuit, arc flash, and power system studies;
• Familiarity with electrical design standards, including the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA, IEEE, and utility-specific requirements;
• Knowledge of protection relay configuration and settings (asset);
• Experience with factory testing, field commissioning, and system startup activities (asset);
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken;
• Ability to communicate in French is considered an asset and facilitates collaboration with Quebec-based clients and internal teams;
• ASP Construction Health and Safety Card (or willingness to obtain one);
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills

Pay Range

Locations in PEI & NB-$68,200.00 - $98,900.00 Annually

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.

Primary Location

Canada | QC | Chicoutimi

Other Locations

Canada | QC | Longueuil

Organization

1584 E&R-CA Quebec-Chicoutimi QC

Employee Status

Regular

Management Level

Individual contributor

Business Justification

Replacement

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time