Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 136,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

RRSP and Group RRSP matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Electrical Engineer to lead HV substation design from 25 kV to 500 kV, including one-lines, layouts, and protective studies. You will mentor a team, coordinate with PMs, and ensure timely, compliant engineering deliverables in a hybrid Burnaby-based role.

The ideal candidate has registered P.Eng in Canada, 15+ years of HV experience, and a track record of client collaboration, site visits, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Registered P.Eng in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in utility HV substation design.
• Experience with site visits, FAT, to capture data for estimates and execution.

Responsibilities

• QA/QC of electrical engineering design packages.
• Work closely with Project Managers to meet project timelines for engineering deliverables.
• Determine appropriate allocation of resources and track man-hours on projects.
• Review, comment, and approve electrical design & drawings for substation construction packages for codes and standards compliance.
• Work with the P&C team to produce complete station drawings.
• Attend client interactions and project status meetings.
• Participate in project planning meetings and reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Substation design

Site visits

One-line diagrams

Equipment specs

Client relationships

AIS/GIS design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

P.Eng license in Canada

Job description

Senior Substation Physical Electrical Engineer

Burnaby, BC, Canada and 1 more (Hybrid)

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About Us

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.

Job Description

Our team is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Electrical Engineer. This position is ideal for an excellent communicator and skilled problem solver, with a commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service and individual excellence are paramount. We offer you the opportunity to challenge your abilities in a dynamic and diversified team environment.

You will be responsible for developing and leading all aspects of HV substation design. The successful candidate must have experience in the areas of substation design & project engineering from the 25kV to 500kV levels, as well as an understanding of substation components, development of single line diagrams, substation layout, and related electrical studies (clearance, grounding, isolation, etc.), rigid bus design, work planning, coordination, reporting, and cost estimating.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC of electrical engineering design packages.
• Work closely with Project Managers to meet project timelines for engineering deliverables.
• Determine appropriate allocation of resources and track man-hours on projects.
• Review, comment, and approve electrical design & drawings for substation construction packages for codes and standards compliance.
• Work with the P&C team to produce complete station drawings.
• Attend client interactions and project status meetings.
• Participate in project planning meetings and reviews.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to lead a team of engineers working on Substation design, including interdisciplinary coordination.
• Experience with site visits, to capture all technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansions.
• Capable of producing station one lines, key plans (layouts), conduit plans, lightning, grounding calculations, lighting plans, station typical elevations, and BOMs.
• Capable of writing equipment specifications and reviewing vendor drawings.
• Ability to develop and maintain good client relationships and be able to demonstrate solid technical ability.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and develop strong internal and external relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to mentor engineers and designers.
• Experience and understanding of AIS and GIS substation designs

Education and Experience:

• Registered P.ENG in Canada
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in utility HV substation design is required.
• Experience with site visits, FAT, to capture all technical data needed for estimates and execution of related substation expansions is preferred.
• 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.

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. #FeelingEnergized

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.

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 1005541
• Posting Date 04/23/2026, 06:36 PM
• Locations 500-4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby, BC, V5H 0C6, CA (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HE - Hourly Exempt
• Minimum Experience (Total Years) 15
• Pay Range 3 Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$136,300.00 - $204,500.00 Annually