Equipment Engineer - Substations

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking an Equipment Engineer to work on high voltage substations across North America. You will prepare technical specifications, provide procurement support, and review vendor drawings. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with over 8 years of experience, along with a valid BC driver’s license. This role offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of proven direct equipment engineering experience related to high voltage substations.
• Professional Engineer registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical specifications for major equipment.
• Provide technical support for procurement and commissioning.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and test results.
• Engage with an engineering team on complex problems.
• Follow internal QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Field experience in testing & commissioning

Knowledge in Structural, Electrical and P&C

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office

Effective interpersonal skills

Demonstrated capability to handle multitasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Join a team that does more than generate and deliver electricity through its work; join a team that powers growth and advances communities. Seeing beyond the project at hand, you’ll work with us to advance the industry and build your career. We operate with the strength of a $3B company but have the agility of a specialized power group. We work on some of the most challenging and cutting‑edge projects around the world. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Power team in Burnaby BC is currently offering exciting opportunities for Equipment Engineers to work on a variety of HV (69kV and above)/EHV (287kV and above) AIS/GIS AC and DC substation projects throughout North America.

Equipment Engineers are responsible for major equipment such as power transformer, STATCOMS, station service transformer, circuit breaker, HV/MV GIS, metal‑clad switchgear, disconnect switch, circuit switcher, fuse cut‑out, instrument transformer, series capacitor, shunt reactor, surge arrester, wave trap, NGR, power cables, etc. for HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects. They will work within a multi‑disciplinary team to develop efficient and reliable substations for our clients. They will coordinate the planning and technical activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion.

Your Key Responsibilities

Prepare technical specifications for major equipment, construction and Testing & Commissioning.

• Provide technical support for procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Review and approve vendor drawings for new equipment.
• Review and approve test results from pre and post testing work, sign off on Test Report Cover Sheet (TRCS) for new equipment.
• Review field delegation report to check work is done satisfactory.
• Develop safe engineering solutions by using initiative and judgement to perform activities such as developing designs, analyzing and resolving problems, and interpreting engineering specifications on complex assignments for projects and/or operations.
• Perform periodic tasks independently which may include on‑site construction quality control and monitoring to ensure design compliance.
• Engage with engineering team where engineering problems are difficult, complex, or unusual to support management of engineering risk.
• Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimate.
• Coordinate with other disciplines during project execution to solve challenging technical issues.
• Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering service to the clients.
• Design/Engineering in Electrical may be required in order to complete deliverables.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Field experience in testing & commissioning is an asset.

• Proven knowledge in Structural, Electrical and P&C is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microstation.
• Effective interpersonal skills (written, verbal) are a must in interaction with multi‑disciplinary teams, suppliers, contractors and client relationships.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multitasks.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power System) with minimum 8 years of proven direct equipment engineering experience related to high voltage substations for Utilities in North America.

• Professional Engineer registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC).

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.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 91,800.00 - Max Salary $ 133,100.00

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

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby

Organization: 1182 Energy-CA West-Burnaby BC

Employee Status: Regular

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 02/09/2025 03:09:41

Req ID: 1002021

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