Senior Civil Engineer - Power Delivery

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer in Vancouver to lead technical design for underground power utility infrastructure. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's in civil engineering, be registered as a P.Eng in Canada, and possess at least 8 years of related experience. Responsibilities include leading design discussions and mentoring team members. This role offers a hybrid work environment and access to comprehensive benefits, including health, vision plans, and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group registered retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing underground utility infrastructure within North America.
• Experience working with a Power utility would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design underground infrastructure for power utilities.
• Lead technical design discussions.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Technical proficiency in underground utility infrastructure design

Effective interpersonal skills

Time management and prioritization skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Current P.Eng in Canada

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Civil 3D

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

We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Western Canadian Power Delivery team. As a technical leader, you will emphasize excellence, work closely with the design team, and provide the necessary technical leadership required to deliver projects that exceed client expectations. You will make critical contributions to the team as a champion of quality and continuous improvement.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design underground infrastructure for power utilities to meet project requirements.
• Develop design solutions that meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.
• Lead technical design discussions, internally and externally, to ensure scope objectives are met.
• Review and authenticate drawings for power distribution projects.
• Provide construction support.
• Support development of proposals, project cost estimates and project schedules.
• Manage external client relationships through effective and proactive communication.
• Identify potential safety or environmental concerns and initiate appropriate action.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to project team members.
• Provide technical guidance to customers, stakeholders, and external consultants.
• Travel and perform site visits as required.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered as a P.Eng in Canada.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in underground utility infrastructure design.
• Strong understanding of civil earthworks, grading and drainage designs and requirements.
• Effective Interpersonal Skills – Strong written and verbal skills are vital to ensure clear communication between team members, clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Able to work effectively both independently under minimal supervision, and collaboratively as a member of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to set priorities, organize work and complete work within given timelines.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Civil 3D.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Current P.Eng in Canada is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience designing underground utility infrastructure within North America.
• Experience working with a Power utility would be an asset. BC Hydro experience strongly preferred.

Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment with the potential opportunity to work between your home office and the local Stantec office.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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 Outside of Lower Mainland - BC-$105,400.00 - $158,100.00 Annually

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC-$111,700.00 - $167,600.00 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 | Vancouver