Structural Technician - Dams, Transmission Lines and Electrical Substations

Stantec; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness program

RRSP

ESPP

TFSA

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Structural Technician in Chicoutimi, QC to help design rehabilitation and expansion projects for transmission lines and electrical substations. You will work with engineers and technicians across offices to prepare drawings and specifications for sustainable energy infrastructure.

The role requires a DEC in Civil Engineering Technology with 7+ years of structural experience, French fluency, and AutoCAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• DEC in Civil Engineering Technology with at least 7 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience 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 and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in technical drafting using AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering experience

AutoCAD

French fluency

Project coordination

Safety certification

Education

DEC in Civil Engineering Technology

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.

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 | NB | Fredericton
Organization: 1584 E&R-CA Quebec-Chicoutimi QC
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time