Electrical Technician - Switchgear

Stantec; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Vision care

Wellness program

RRSP participation

Employee stock ownership plan

TFSA - tax-free savings account

Life and disability insurance

Travel assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional association dues and paid

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Technician - Switchgear to contribute to the design of electrical substations across Quebec and Canada. You will prepare installation drawings, equipment lists, and technical specs while coordinating with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires a DEC in Electrical Engineering Technology with at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong HV/MV knowledge, and fluency in French.

Qualifications

• College Diploma (DEC) in Electrical Engineering Technology with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage and medium-voltage substations.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork abilities.
• Fluency in French; English skills considered an asset for cross-Canada collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam; AutoCAD/CATIA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of electrical substations.
• Prepare drawings, equipment lists, installation specs, and related docs.
• Develop detailed designs for switchgear connections, cable trays, and lighting.
• Coordinate with project managers on technical progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide client follow-up.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Electrical substation design

High/medium voltage knowledge

Team collaboration

French fluency

English proficiency an asset

MS Office

AutoCAD

CATIA

Bluebeam

Logesdes/MPI-CPI-MCT knowledge

Education

DEC in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Bluebeam

Logesdes

MPI/CPI/MCT

Smart Team

MS Office

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