Electrical Substations Engineer

Stantec; Fredericton; Híbrido; CAD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare & dental

Vision care

Wellness program

RRSP & employee share plan

Tuition reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Stantec is seeking an electrical engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of large-scale substations across Canada. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to modernize facilities or design new electrical infrastructure for public and private clients, ensuring quality, reliability, and codes compliance.

You will mentor junior engineers, prepare technical reports, and support project development from scope to commissioning. Bilingual in English and French is preferred.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in design or execution of electrical substations or medium/high-voltage infrastructure.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible.
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment and systems.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken.
• MS Office and Bluebeam proficiency; CAD tools advantageous.
• ASP Construction certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience with Hydro-Québec or electric utilities is a plus.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Identify client needs, define project scopes, and prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Design and develop electrical layouts for substations; prepare specifications and equipment lists.
• Create drawings, schematics, layouts, and installation plans; review documents.
• Perform analyses such as lightning protection, cable heating, voltage drop and grounding.
• Assist in equipment selection based on standards and client needs.
• Develop specs, fabrication docs, and technical reports in compliance with codes.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers for integrated solutions.
• Support field teams and clients during execution; participate in FAT/SAT.
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement of standards.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual English/French

Technical analysis

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Engineering documentation

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Member in good standing of the OIQ or eligible

ASP Construction certification

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

CATIA

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

You will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the design and delivery of large-scale projects in the field of electrical substations. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will participate in stimulating projects ranging from the modernization of existing facilities to the complete design of new electrical infrastructure for public and private sector clients across Quebec and Canada.

In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of designs while contributing to the development of innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in identifying client needs, defining project scopes, and preparing service proposals, cost estimates, and project scope documents;

• Participating in the design and development of electrical equipment layouts and installations for medium- and high-voltage substations;

• Designing the installation and arrangement of electrical equipment by producing, updating, and reviewing technical drawings, electrical schematics, layout plans, section views, equipment lists, technical specifications, and related documents;

• Performing technical studies such as lightning protection, lighting, flexible busbar systems, rigid busbar systems, cable heating, voltage drop, cable pulling, grounding, and related analyses;

• Contributing to equipment selection based on technical requirements, applicable standards, and client needs;

• Developing equipment specifications, fabrication, installation, and construction specifications, calculation notes, and technical reports in compliance with applicable codes and standards;

• Coordinating technically with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to ensure seamless integration of project components and to develop innovative, optimized engineering solutions;

• Participating in project follow-up meetings and contributing to the resolution of technical issues throughout the project lifecycle;

• Reviewing designs for compliance and ensuring adherence to applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices;

• Assisting in the preparation of construction, tendering, and commissioning documentation;

• Providing technical support to field teams and clients during project execution;

• Conducting site visits and field assessments, as required, to gather information necessary for design and project follow-up;

• Participating in design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities when required;

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of work methods, design standards, and team tools;

• Acting as a mentor to less experienced engineers and designers and contributing to the advancement of engineering standards and practices within the team;

• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships by serving as a trusted technical advisor and contributing to business development initiatives;

• Gradually expanding responsibilities based on your interests, experience, and professional development goals.

Desired Profile

Your application will receive particular consideration if you possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering;

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in the design or execution of projects involving electrical substations, power stations, or medium- and high-voltage infrastructure;

• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or eligible to obtain membership;

• Strong knowledge of equipment and systems used in electrical substations, including switchgear, power transformers, auxiliary systems, protection and control systems, and grounding networks;

• Solid understanding of standards, codes, and best practices applicable to the electrical power industry;

• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, schematics, and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail;

• Strong analytical skills, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously;

• Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with various stakeholders;

• Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam;

• Knowledge of AutoCAD, CATIA, or other computer-aided design (CAD) software is considered an asset;

• Valid ASP Construction certification or willingness to obtain it;

• Experience in consulting engineering, the hydroelectric sector, or projects completed for Hydro-Québec or other electric utilities is considered a significant asset;

• Excellent technical writing skills for preparing engineering reports, studies, specifications, functional analyses, and other technical documentation;

Sommaire des avantages sociaux: Avantages sociaux au Canada : Les employés à temps partiel et à temps plein auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régimes de soins de santé, de soins dentaires et de la vue, programme de bien-être, comptes de crédits-santé et de mieux-être, régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés, compte d’épargne libre d’impôt (CELI) collectif, assurance vie et assurance décès ou mutilation accidentels (DMA), régimes d’assurance invalidité de courte et de longue durée, assistance-voyage en cas d’urgence, remboursement des frais de scolarité, couverture des frais d’adhésion à des associations professionnelles et congés payés.

Les employés temporaires ou occasionnels auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants : régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif, régime d’actionnariat des employés et compte d’épargne libre d’impôt collectif.

Primary Location: Canada | QC | Montréal
Other Locations: Canada | NB | Fredericton
Organization: BC-1584 E&R-CA Quebec
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/03/2026 08:03:03
Req ID: 1004916