Structural Technician - Dams, Transmission Lines and Electrical Substations

Stantec; Laval; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP / Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec in Canada is seeking a Structural Technician (Dams, Transmission Lines and Electrical Substations) to contribute to the preparation and design of drawings for transmission line and electrical substation projects, helping develop sustainable energy infrastructure across Quebec.

You will design rehabilitation and expansion projects with engineers, assist with drawings and specs, conduct field surveys when needed, and collaborate across offices.

Qualifications

• College Diploma (DEC) in Civil Engineering Technology and at least 7 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience on electrical substation projects with Hydro-Québec.
• Fluency in French, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Design rehabilitation, maintenance, and expansion projects, collaborating with engineers and technicians across disciplines.
• Assist engineers with design activities and prepare drawings and technical specifications.
• Occasionally visit project sites for field surveys and monitor construction activities.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices.
• Act as a Project Coordinator or Discipline Lead on various projects.

Skills

French fluency

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

DEC in Civil Engineering Technology

ASP Construction certification

Tools

AutoCAD

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.

As a Structural Technician (Dams, Transmission Lines and Electrical Substations), you will contribute to the preparation and design of drawings for transmission line and electrical substation projects, playing a key role in the development of sustainable energy infrastructure for both public and private power producers across Quebec.

Your Day-to-Day

• Participate in the design of rehabilitation, maintenance, and expansion projects, contributing to all project phases alongside engineers and technicians from various disciplines.

• Assist engineers with design activities and participate in the preparation of drawings and technical specifications.

• Occasionally visit project sites to conduct field surveys and monitor construction activities.

• Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary projects with teams across multiple offices.

• Act as a Project Coordinator or Discipline Lead for various projects.

Your Qualifications

Your application will stand out if you possess the following experience and qualifications:

• College Diploma (DEC) in Civil Engineering Technology combined with a minimum of 7 years of structural engineering experience.

• Experience working on electrical substation projects with Hydro-Québec.

• Fluency in French, both spoken and written.

• ASP Construction certification (Health and Safety on Construction Sites).

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze technical challenges critically.

• Proficiency in technical drafting and AutoCAD.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Interested?

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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 | QC | Chicoutimi

Other Locations: Canada | QC | Laval

Organization: 1584 E&R-CA Quebec-Chicoutimi QC

Employee Status: Regular

Management Level: Individual contributor

Business Justification: Replacement

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 24/07/2026 02:07:49

Req ID: 1006920

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