Intermediate Power Systems Engineer

Stantec; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Pension/retirement plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support clients’ needs as part of the Atlantic Region Delivery Center, Fredericton-based with options in Halifax and St. John’s.

The successful candidate will lead electrical design across project phases, working under minimal supervision with a seasoned team, in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment that values growth and flexible balance. You will mentor teammates, manage electrical scope and budgets, perform power system analyses with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Eligibility for registration as a professional engineer in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and/or Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial consulting or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design and engineering portions of projects from planning through post-construction.
• Coordinate with electrical team members and other disciplines for project success.
• Manage electrical aspects of projects and mentor team members.
• Develop project scope, budgets, and design approaches for all sizes of projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project leadership

Independent work

Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Eligibility for PEng in NB/NS/NL

Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

SKM

Job description

We rise to the biggest challenges because we demand excellence. Our teams are always learning and challenging the status quo because we know if we are going to succeed in creating a cleaner future, we must think differently.

Our Integrated Design team collaborates across our Energy & Resources markets, including renewables, power delivery, oil and gas, mining, and more. We work on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful.

We combine the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams, allowing us to be our best as we deliver projects that are transforming our communities.

Join an Integrated Design team that is working to deliver innovative solutions on projects around the world.

Job Description

Stantec is looking for an Electrical Engineer with versatility to support our various clients’ needs. As a member of the Atlantic Region Delivery Center based in Fredericton, NB, the candidate can be located at any of the following office locations: Fredericton (NB), Halifax (NS) and St. John's (NL). The successful candidate will work with little supervision and direction, supported by a knowledgeable and experienced team, on average to large-sized projects. At Stantec our offices offer a vibrant and dynamic environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth and flexibility to balance your life at home.

Your Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work within a multidisciplinary team of design and engineering professionals to deliver projects. Your primary duty will be to lead the electrical design and engineering portions of all phases of the projects you are assigned to, from planning through post-construction.

Below are some of the responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Apply design skills to prepare or coordinate the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.
• Collaborate with electrical team members, other disciplines, and clients to achieve project success, acting as a project team member or a project leader.
• Successfully carry out assignments on project design teams.
• Assist with field surveys for drawing developments, site reviews and as-built recorded drawings.
• Effectively communicate with other team members in the department or project team.
• Manage electrical aspects of projects.
• Provide technical expertise, mentoring and support to team members.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.
• Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.

Qualifications

Capabilities and Credentials

• At least 7-10 years’ experience in the industrial consulting industry or in an industrial environment.
• Must be self-motivated, team oriented, efficient, and a good communicator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to lead project teams and activities.
• Strong collaborative skills while working with a single or multi-discipline team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow Stantec's quality control guidelines.
• Understanding the importance of complying with Stantec's Employee Health and Safety (EH&S) program, with a focus on safety in the field.
• Ability to develop electrical system models, perform engineering calculations, and interpret study results.
• Ability to work independently on assigned technical tasks and collaborate effectively with senior engineers and project teams.
• Utilize power system software to perform power system modeling, analysis, and design for transmission, distribution, industrial, renewable energy, and/or railway systems.
• Steady knowledge of power system engineering fundamentals, simulation concepts, and power system analysis methodologies, including areas such as load flow, short-circuit, protection and coordination, and power system stability.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university.
• Eligibility for registration as a professional engineer in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and/or Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience is required.
• Experience in electrical low-voltage, medium voltage and high voltage power system design for industrial and utility environments (wood products, pulp & paper, food, power generation/distribution, oil & gas, mining) would be an asset.
• Experience in creating tender document packages, including detailed drawings and specifications, would be considered an asset.
• Experience in protection and controls design, relay specification and relay setting development would be an asset.
• Familiarity or experience in power system modelling software(s), such as ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, etc. would be an asset.
• Familiarity or experience in arc flash, load flow, short-circuit and coordination analysis would be an asset.

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

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee; other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time, with or without notice.
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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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1008555
• Posting Date 10/29/2026, 02:00 PM
• Locations 845 Prospect Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 2T7, CA (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HE - Hourly Exempt
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 10
• Pay Range 1 Locations in PEI & NB-$81,900.00 - $118,800.00 Annually