Electrical Technician - Switchgear

Stantec; Laval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Group RRSP and employee share-ownersh

Employee share ownership plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Technician - Switchgear to contribute to the design of electrical substation projects in Quebec and across Canada, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will develop detailed designs, prepare drawings and specifications, and coordinate with project managers. French fluency is required; DEC with 5 years’ experience; proficiency with AutoCAD/CATIA/Bluebeam and Office is expected. Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• DEC in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field, with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• High- and medium-voltage substations knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and team skills.
• Fluent in French; English skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical substations.
• Prepare installation drawings, equipment lists, installation specs, and related docs.
• Develop detailed designs for switchgear connections, layouts, cable tray systems, lighting.
• Coordinate with project managers on technical progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical support and client follow-up.
• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Additional duties based on skills and interests.

Skills

French fluency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Technical writing

Education

DEC in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Logesdes / MPI/CPI/MCT

Smart Team

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.

As an Electrical Technician - Switchgear, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of diverse and stimulating electrical substation projects in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team. Projects range from complete refurbishments to new infrastructure developments for both public and private sector clients throughout Quebec and across Canada.

In this role, you will:

• Participate in the design of electrical substations;

• Prepare electrical installation drawings, equipment lists, installation specifications, and related documentation;

• Develop detailed designs for various electrical installations, including switchgear connections and layouts, cable tray systems, lighting systems, and other electrical infrastructure;

• Coordinate with project managers regarding the technical progress of your projects;

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams;

• Provide technical support and follow-up with clients as required;

• Travel to project sites when necessary;

• And much more, depending on your skills and interests!

Your application will stand out if you have:

• A College Diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field, combined with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience;

• Strong knowledge of high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical substations;

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team;

• Fluency in French, both spoken and written;

• Proficiency in English is considered an asset to facilitate collaboration with internal teams outside Quebec and with clients;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam software;

• Experience with AutoCAD and CATIA software (an asset);

• ASP Construction Health and Safety Certification (General Health and Safety on Construction Sites);

• Knowledge of applications and software such as Logesdes, MPI/CPI/MCT, Smart Team, or other CAD software (an asset);

• Experience in consulting engineering, hydroelectric generating stations, and/or projects with Hydro-Québec or other utility companies (an asset);

• Strong technical writing skills, including the preparation of reports, studies, technical specifications, functional analyses, and other technical documents.

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 | Chicoutimi
Other Locations: Canada | QC | Laval
Organization: 1584 E&R-CA Quebec-Chicoutimi QC
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time