Electrical Designer: Distribution & Field Projects

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Wellness program

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life & AD&D insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Designer to provide technical support on electric distribution design projects in Richmond, VA. The role involves developing detailed electrical designs, conducting field audits, and coordinating permitting with railroad, roadway and utility crossings.

Ideal candidates have experience in electric distribution design, proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus), and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment while collaborating with environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in electric distribution design, field coordination, and project oversight.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience preferred.
• Located within 2 hours of Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities

• Utility design and field operations to support distribution projects.
• Plan work schedules based on staffing workload and safety requirements.
• Develop detailed electrical designs including calculations in coordination with Stantec designers and our client.
• Coordinate permitting for railroad, roadway and utility crossings.
• Conduct field audits of overhead and underground facilities associated with electric distribution system. Prepare field notes and preliminary designs.
• Analyze electrical load data and perform calculations to determine size and location of electric distribution facilities based on engineering standards, existing or proposed easements, Right of Way permits, and operational needs and requirements.
• Support and ensure implementation of HSSE Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work and coordinate with HSSE professionals during the execution of all phases of project planning and implementation.
• Communicate and collaborate within Environmental Services and other Business Lines (Power and Transportation/ROW) to ensure consistency in project execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Field coordination

Project oversight

Team collaboration

AutoCAD

Education

Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Electrical Designer to provide technical support on electric distribution design projects in Richmond, VA. The role involves developing detailed electrical designs, conducting field audits, and coordinating permitting with railroad, roadway and utility crossings.

Ideal candidates have experience in electric distribution design, proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus), and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment while collaborating with environmental