Project Engineer Substations

Stantec; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A top design firm in Canada is seeking Project Engineers for HV/EHV substation projects across North America. You'll manage project tasks, lead teams, and ensure technical integrity while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in high voltage projects. Enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, as you contribute to key power delivery solutions in the industry.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of proven experience related to high voltage substations.
• 6 years of direct experience on physical design of high voltage projects required.
• Professional Engineer registration in Canada is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, and cost of projects.
• Lead and coordinate with internal teams on complex technical challenges.
• Conduct site visits for verification and project scope definition.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Oversight

Interpersonal Skills

Engineering Design

Commissioning and Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft 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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Western Canadian Power Delivery team is currently offering exciting opportunities for Project Engineers to work on a variety of HV/EHV AC and DC substation projects throughout North America. Opportunities exist across a number of our western Canadian offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to manage the scope, schedule, and cost of projects and provide technical oversight.
• Identify and manage project technical risks.
• Act as project technical lead to collaborate with internal engineering teams, clients, and third party stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate with internal engineering teams to complete tasks such as reviewing vendor drawings of equipment, inter‑disciplinary reviews of deliverables, maintain and update project technical document of record as well as internal QA, organize and initiate communication with internal teams on resolving complex technical challenges, etc.
• Develop design plans, strategies, schedules and resource planning for engineering activities on projects at Identification, Definition and Implementation phases.
• Coordinate and oversee the development of technical documents such as specifications, drawings and reports.
• Work with construction management, engineering, and procurement management to ensure that technical support is available and issues are addressed in a timely manner during construction, fabrication, and testing & commissioning phases.
• Assist in preparing proposals, project plans and estimates.
• Follow internal QA/QC procedures to deliver high quality engineering services to clients.
• Conduct site visits to verify existing installation, define project scopes, prepare for detailed designs and provide construction site supports as required.
• May be required to conduct detailed engineering work such as design, specifications, and studies.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Field experience in commissioning and testing is considered an asset.
• Proven knowledge in Geotechnical, Civil/Structural, P&C, SCADA, Telecom, Mechanical, and Architectural is an asset.
• Equipment engineering experience is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
• Effective interpersonal skills (written & verbal) are essential for interacting with multi‑disciplinary teams, suppliers, sub‑consultants and managing client relationships.
• Demonstrated capability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Holding a valid Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Power System) with minimum 8 years of proven experience of project engineer role related to high voltage substations for utilities in North America.
• 6 years of direct experience on Physical Design of high voltage (69kV and above) substation projects is required.
• Professional Engineer registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), or related association in Canada.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC-$89,200.00 - $129,300.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annually

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:

Canada | BC | Burnaby

Organization:

1182 E&R-CA Pacific-Burnaby BC

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Justification:

New Position

Travel:

Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Job Posting:

05/12/2025 08:12:28

Req ID:

1003302

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