Intermediate Electrical Engineer- Water

Stantec

Calgary

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary is looking for a skilled electrical engineer to support the design and delivery of systems for water and wastewater projects. The successful candidate will engage with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring all design aspects meet industry codes and standards. With 5-10 years of relevant experience and a professional engineering license, you will play a crucial role in innovative projects that impact communities. This position offers growth and mentorship within a collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards.
Experience with low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems.
Ability to produce technical deliverables accurately.

Responsibilities

Support design and delivery of electrical systems for water projects.
Conduct field investigations and electrical system sizing.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on project delivery.

Skills

Electrical system design

Collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada

5-10 years of relevant experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

ETAP

Job description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water and meeting that need is becoming more challenging every day. Our water professionals collaborate to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that help communities improve, reuse, and protect our most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

You will support the design and delivery of electrical systems for a wide range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, varying in size and complexity. As a licensed engineer, you will take professional responsibility for assigned deliverables and apply sound engineering judgment in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Your work will include field investigations, electrical system sizing and selection, preparation of calculations and technical documentation, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and support during construction. Projects may involve complex systems typical of water and wastewater facilities and will draw on your established engineering experience in this sector.

Your Key Responsibilities

Works with other engineering disciplines and professionals to coordinate and execute the delivery of projects under the direction of project managers and senior engineers.
Acts as electrical professional-of-record on projects and/or project components where required and appropriate.
Specifies, evaluates, selects and integrates packaged/engineered systems and products into the overall electrical design of a project.
Engages in the interdisciplinary development of project designs through use of sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Coordinates the use of Autodesk CAD/BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of electrical systems.
Provides guidance, training and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
Prepares and revises technical documentation in various phases of design and construction, including drawings, technical specifications, and reports.
Participates in project coordination meetings with internal team members, external consultants, owners, contractors, and vendors as required.
Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and basic cost estimating.
Conducts quality assurance through consistent implementation of corporate quality control policies and frameworks.
Assists in quality reviews of project deliverables, primarily for junior staff.
Assists senior engineers in the development and management of project scope, budgets, and work plans.
Works on multiple projects in parallel. May lead electrical discipline team on smaller projects.May lead the electrical discipline on smaller projects or defined project components
Conducts and/or oversees field reviews required to assess as-built conditions.
Conducts construction phase services, responds to contractor RFIs, reviews shop drawings, and conducts reviews of construction for general conformance with applicable codes and design intent.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Requisite knowledge and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply industry standards, electrical codes and building codes in the design and construction of projects.
Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications, particularly in the water/wastewater industry.
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, materials, means and methods, and applicable industry standards used in water and wastewater facilities.
Design experience with low‑and-medium-voltage power distribution systems, motor control centres, standby power systems, grounding, and hazardous area classifications.
Ability to produce technical deliverables with accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.
Willingness to participate and collaborate in a team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Advanced understanding of electrical engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate technical ideas to others.
Very strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong presentation, interpersonal and interview skills.
Well-versed understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk products (i.e. AutoCAD), and/or Bentley products (i.e. MicroStation). Familiarity with 3D design workflows using Revit is an asset.
Experience with specialized power system software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or EasyPower is an asset.
Experience or exposure to electrical coordination with PLC/DCS and SCADA systems is an asset.

Education and Experience

Licensed Professional Engineer in Canada. Ability to obtain licensure in other Canadian jurisdictions where required.
5-10 years of relevant experience.
Typical office environment, working with computers and drawings for long periods of time.
Field work may include exposure to hazards including construction, weather, and industrial operations that may be experienced at water and/or wastewater related facilities.
Opportunities for coaching, mentorship, and career advancement within a collaborative, high functioning team.

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.

About the Team

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.

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