Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 136,300 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Stantec in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Electrical Engineer to lead HV substation design. Responsibilities include QA/QC of design packages, allocation of resources, and project management to meet deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of utility HV substation design experience, hold a Registered P.ENG in Canada, and have excellent technical abilities and organizational skills. Benefits include health plans, wellness programs, and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in utility HV substation design is required.
• Experience with site visits, FAT, to capture all technical data for estimates.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC of electrical engineering design packages.
• Work closely with Project Managers to meet project timelines.
• Determine appropriate allocation of resources.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical engineering design

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Technical ability

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Registered P.ENG in Canada

Job description

Your Opportunity

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.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$136,300.00 - $204,500.00 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: BC-1182 E&R-CA Pacific

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 23/04/2026 06:04:45

Req ID: 1005541